“I think the goal of the LAPD’s PR machine is to have the public believe that the victim somehow caused their own death.”
LAPD did not respond to VICE News’ question as to why it released preliminary drug test results while awaiting an independent autopsy. But it’s not uncommon for police departments to disseminate information about the drug use of someone who was killed after interacting with cops. And, as seen following the murder of George Floyd, once that information is out, it’s often used to justify police’s actions or suggest that it played a role in the victim’s death.
Source: LAPD’s Release of Drug Tests Is Smearing Keenan Anderson, Groups Say