So the "choke" was just one of many contributing factors ?
As a practical matter — on the basis of past cases — the grand jury would likely indict only if it found malice or some intention to hurt Mr. Garner or that a gross disregard for Mr. Garner’s well-being is what created the tragic ending during this routine arrest. Finding that the officer was careless or that the arrest was bungled will not rise to the level of a crime.
We can agree to disagree here. Again...not happy the guy's dead. Especially over pressuring police to crack down the sale of loosies (local businesses bitched tirelessly about his)
In January 2014, tough new penalties for selling untaxed cigarettes took effect in
New York City. In July, emboldened by the new law, the city’s highest-ranking uniformed cop, Philip Banks, issued an order to crack down on loosie sales days before
Garner died.