‘I can’t breathe’: Two men died after face-down restraints at mental health facilities in Florida

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Florida prohibits the use of prone restraint for those in mental health facilities, but 10 Investigates found after a recent death, it's still being used. The families of Edward McCloud and Johnny Stephens share their stories. For more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/florida-prone-restraint-deaths-mental-health-facilities/67-6b8562b0-309e-4264-9296-0c8900352d32

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