MSNBC MSNBC Live December 22, 2019 11:31:00
Sheriff mark essex says he plans to fire deputy blough, a 19-year veteran of the force. a lawyer for blough defending his actions, telling nbc in a statement -- "deputy blount didn't cause david ward's death. frankly, mr. ward caused his own death by inexplicably taking a number of bizarre actions." alleging he had "a serious pre-existing condition and methamphetamine in his system and there were no indications of trauma to his neck." aftershocking footage leaves a community demanding answers. an investigation is currently under way. officer blount is on administrative leave at the moment. his...