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Family and advocates press Brentwood council to order coroner’s inquest in Yolanda Ramirez death
Summary
Family members and legal advocates urged the Brentwood City Council to direct the city attorney to request a coroner’s inquest, alleging the body‑worn video shows mistreatment and disputing the initial 'natural causes' finding; council did not take formal action but several speakers asked the item be agendized.
Dozens of residents, family members and legal advocates used the council’s public‑comment period to demand a coroner’s inquest into the death of Yolanda Ramirez, whose family says body‑worn video contradicts the city’s characterization of the cause of death.
Francisco, identifying himself as Ramirez’s son, told the council the footage shows Ramirez was left face down, handcuffed and denied water and medical information, and he said the family rejects a finding that she died of natural causes. “My mother did not die of natural causes,” Francisco said. “She died because of an…
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