OppressionOctober 12, 1995
Jonny Gammage Dies in Pittsburgh Police Traffic Stop
Jonny Gammage, 31, cousin of Steeler Ray Seals, died after five suburban Pittsburgh officers in Brentwood, PA restrained him face-down following a traffic stop. He suffocated. Three officers were charged; two trials ended in acquittals, the third had charges dropped. Sustained local protests followed.