Justin Silva, 48, died on August 24, 2021, in Los Angeles after a confrontation during a California Highway Patrol traffic stop for suspected DUI. Officers restrained him while he repeatedly said he could not breathe; he became unresponsive and later died.

Seven CHP officers and a registered nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault under the color of authority in connection with Silva’s death. The officers named include Sgt. Michael Little and officers Dionisio Fiorella, Dustin Osmanson, Darren Parsons, Diego Romero, Justin Silva, and Marciel Terry; the nurse was identified as Arbi Baghalian. Video of the encounter is described as showing Silva’s pleas for help and officers continuing to hold him down after he became unresponsive.

Silva’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol, alleging negligence and civil rights violations; the case reportedly produced a substantial settlement. Does anyone have additional details or personal knowledge about the traffic stop or the officers involved?