WASHINGTON: A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide. Geraldo Lunas Campos died Jan. 3 following an altercation with guards. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the 55-year-old father of four was attempting suicide and the staff tried to save him.

Federal authorities have claimed that the 55-year-old’s death was the result of a suicide, but a witness has alleged he saw guards pinning and choking the man.

WASHINGTON: A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an…

Autopsy report concluded Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died from ‘asphyxia due to neck and torso compression’