A former hospital guard at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., who has been charged in a patient’s death said he doesn't see wrongdoing, according to an article on The Washington Post website.
Prosecutors say two hospital security guards used excessive force to restrain patient ultimately causing a fatal neck injury. The guards each face a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Clifton Montgomery said as he came upon the incident he approached the patient from behind, clasped him in a bear hug and tried to pull him
He told jurors his foot slipped on the wet grass and he and the patient fell to the ground, with Montgomery landing on top.
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