How Sickle Cell Trait in Black People Can Give the Police Cover
Sickle cell trait has been cited in dozens of police custody deaths ruled accidental or natural, even though the condition is benign on its own, a Times investigation found.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael LaForgia and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries Tags: Black Lives Matter Movement Black People George Floyd Protests (2020) Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings Autopsies Prison Guards and Corrections Officers Genetics and Heredity Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle Cell Trait United States Source Type: news