Disturbing video released of jail staff allegedly strangling Darius Robinson to death

In April, 41-year-old Darius Robinson was jailed in Anadarko, Oklahoma after he failed to pay child support.

While he was in custody at Caddo County Jail, he reportedly became agitated because he was experiencing withdrawal from the drug Xanax.

When Robinson was initially jailed, his attorneys informed the jail staff that he may experience such withdrawal symptoms.

Horrifying video

Oklahoma authorities have released the video of the incident.

The video shows Robinson in the cell with two officers. When Robinson moves toward the door and he is tackled to the ground by one of the jail officers and placed in a choke hold. The other officer then jumped on top of him as well in an attempt to restrain him.

After several moments of wrestling on the ground, Robinson appears to be lifeless while the officers place him in handcuffs.

The officers then check his pulse and one of them attempts CPR. However, Robinson was already dead. The autopsy report said that “while lying handcuffed and prone on the jail floor, Robinson became unresponsive. There was a report of white foam coming from his mouth.”

Darius Robinson’s death ruled a homicide

A medical examiner ruled Darius Robinson’s death a homicide; however, no charges have been filed against the participating officers. In fact, the two officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

Sheriff’s deputies are defending the actions of the officers and claim that Robinson was acting violent and attempted to run out of the door.

The absence of homicide charges infuriated the family of Robinson and their lawyers. They plan to file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers.

District Attorney Jason Hicks will make a statement regarding the case next week.