Cleveland, OH
‘Tanisha’s Law' introduced 10 years after woman dies in Cleveland police custody
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Nov. 12 will mark a decade since 37-year-old Tanisha Anderson died on scene while in the custody of Cleveland police officers.
To honor her memory, “Tanisha’s Law” was recently introduced by Cleveland City Council on Nov. 4.
Cleveland City Councilmembers, Student Legislative Initiative of Cleveland, and Anderson’s family are hosting a press conference on “Tanisha’s Law” at 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Case Western Reserve University law school.
Police were called to Anderson’s house on November 12, 2014, because the family said Tanisha was having a mental health episode. Scott Aldridge and Bryan Myers responded. Anderson agreed to go to a hospital before struggling with police after getting into a cruiser.
According to a statement in court documents from Anderson’s brother, Aldridge “slammed my sister to the ground and while she was lying face down, pulled her arms back and cuffed her.”
“We think as law enforcement they were here to protect and serve us, they had some responsibility to show some dignity and respect because she died buck naked on the ground,” Tanisha’s uncle Michael Anderson previously told 19 News.
The Ohio Attorney General’s office was in charge of the investigation into officers Aldridge and Myers.
The officers, in court documents, and statements from the officers’ union have said they did nothing wrong during their encounter with Anderson.
An initial autopsy, performed by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office, determined that the manner of Anderson’s death was homicide, and she died because she stopped breathing after being placed on the ground on her stomach, and that heart problems and mental illness contributed to her death.
Earlier, a judge ruled a medical examiner’s report shouldn’t be considered in Anderson’s death investigation, so the Attorney General’s office ordered a second autopsy.
The city denied excessive force was used.
The Ohio Attorney General’s office was in charge of the investigation into officers Scott Aldridge and Bryan Myers.
They were not indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Cleveland reached a $2.25 million settlement with the Anderson family.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 54-year-old man died after being shot in the city’s Ohio City neighborhood Monday afternoon.
The shooting occurred near West 28th Street and Detroit Avenue around 5:30 p.m.
Cleveland police were called to the area for a report of a man shot and when they arrived, they found the victim.
He was transported to a local hospital by EMS and later pronounced dead.
His name has not been released.
Cleveland police said there are no arrests at this time, but initial information reveals the victim and the suspect were involved in a physical altercation before the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland police.
According to Cleveland EMS, the 50-year-old man was taken to MetroHealth Hospital in critical condition.
19 News has reached out to Cleveland Police for more information but has yet to hear back.
This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was shot near downtown Cleveland Monday afternoon.
The shooting occurred near West 28th and Detroit Avenue around 530 p.m.
According to Cleveland EMS, the 50-year-old man was taken to MetroHealth Hospital in critical condition.
19 News has reached out to Cleveland Police for more information but has yet to hear back.
This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest.
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CORINNE A. PURTILL
OBITUARY
CORINNE A. PURTILL (nee Caster) age 78, beloved wife for 50 years of Donald; loving mother of Michael and Carly Purtill (Jonathan Melzer); cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (nee Chervenak) Caster; dearest sister of Jan Caster, Beth Shea, the late Tom Caster (Rose), and the late Bob Caster (Cindy); sister-in-law of the late Kathy; dear aunt of Jerry and Kim Caster, Monica Smalley, Brett Caster, Jim and Jackie Shea. Corinne was born on July 12, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio and has made Highland Heights home for the past 37 years. At an early age Corinne expressed a passion for education and pursued her dream through continued education of her own. She attended Cleveland State University for her undergrad. During her tenure at CSU she participated in many extracurriculars, but was especially proud of her position as President of Beta Sigma Omicron Sorority. After completing her undergrad, Corinne went on to earn a Master of Education degree from Columbia University. Her teaching career began in the East Cleveland School System, where she taught for three years, before moving on to Orange City School District. Her time there expanded over the duration of 33 years. Corinne and Don relished in worldly travels, such as visiting 49 states, exploring Europe and Asia, and going on frequent wine tasting trips. Every year, the two would escape from the freezing temperatures of Ohio winters and travel to Fort Myers Beach. She also enjoyed the simplicities of life, like watching the Cleveland sports teams, taking walks in her neighborhood with her sister and husband, as well as strolls on the beach while watching the sunset. Corinne always put others before herself, which not only made her a terrific mother, but a devoted caregiver to both her mother and sister-in-law during their times of fading health. On December 2, 2024, Corinne passed away, leaving her family and friends missing her amazing homemade meals, tender heart, and the joy she provided just by being present in their lives. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Corinne to Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research. Please meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143, at 10 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Corinne at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) MONDAY from 3-7 PM. Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com
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