Prosecutor Rules Police Use Of Force Justified

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) _ A Connecticut prosecutor ruled Thursday that New London officers were justified in using force to subdue a medical school graduate who died in police custody after struggling with officers and showing signs of mental illness.
New London State’s Attorney Michael Regan released his findings on the death in October of 31-year-old Lashano Gilbert of the Bahamas. Gilbert was arrested for attempted carjacking and assault.
Regan said police did not use deadly force on Gil