Grand Jury Nearing a Decision on Eric Garner's Death

The family of Eric Garner is anticipating the decision from a grand jury in New York to see if Officer Pantaleo will face criminal charges for the 43-year old's  horrific death.

According to CBS News, the grand jury is close to releasing their decision since hearing from the last witness, a police officer last week. The Staten Island district attorney has been silent on details surrounding the case but with photos and video evidence, the case has drawn comparisons to Michael Brown's death by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri.

Garner died during an arrest for allegedly selling loose cigarettes on the street in Brooklyn in July. During the arrest, Officer Daniel Pantaleo was seen placing the father of six in an illegal chokehold. The father's final words were, "I can't breathe." Garner died a few minutes later as paramedics failed to resuscitate him. Two officers including Pantaleo, were placed on desk duty following the incident while four emergency workers were placed on suspension without pay.

It was revealed that Pantaleo was previously involved with several lawsuits accusing him of unlawful racist arrests in the past two years.

Source: CBS News