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Did Jailers Contribute to Sean Levert's Death?

Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:55PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned that singer Sean Levert was physically restrained by jail guards right before he died.

Staff at the Cuyahoga County Jail tell us Levert was "out of control" and "hallucinating," forcing them to place him in a restraining chair, because he was a danger to himself. The jail's warden Kevin McDonough says Levert was cooperative and "went willingly" when jail staff bound his wrists and shackled his feet.

The Cuyahoga County Coroner tells us Levert's body showed no signs of physical trauma, nor do they suspect foul play. They are currently awaiting toxicology results -- those will take four to six weeks to come back.

Sean reportedly suffered from high blood pressure. In a statement issued yesterday, the Levert family says "There is no song that can capture the loss that we have in our hearts." The family is reportedly asking the FBI to investigate what happened.

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91. It is in there best interest to investigate the possibility of fowl play. american, is aware most successful african american families contiue to be under attack by individuals and organziations that for some reason feel we are undeserving. whatever they feel his behavior was exhibiting if the workers understood he had hypertension, halluncinations and bizarre behavior is a symptom of hypertension. he should have been immediately taken to the doctor and examined. who knows how long he had been without his medication. the only thing that should have been done was to have him examined by a doctor not put in a restraint chair. does anybody know how those restraints can affect a person internal organs or his blood pressure?

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 24th 2008 by keep looking

92. I find it really interesting that the comments that are being made here are becoming personal. How did this become about you people? Very selfish. Who really cares what you think??? Shame on those who think that he deserved death. Total ignorance.
To say that he's dead because he didn't pay his child support is like blaming a hit & run victim because they were "J-Walking." There is an actual reason for Sean's unfortunate death but clearly the reports won't state CHILD SUPPORT as the cause of death. I won't speculate because like most of you, I have know idea. What I do know is that a person has passed and a family grieving. When most of us pass imagine how our families are going to feel about the negative things said about us. Stop perpetuating and wait your turns. No one deserves the suffering from the loss of a child, especially two. No young child should know what it feels like to be told that their parent is dead.

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE YOUNG MINDS THAT POST IGNORANT MESSAGES!!!

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE LEVERT FAMILY. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Posted at 2:20PM on Apr 11th 2008 by Smart Person from VA

93. I REALLY HATE TO HEAR THIS FOR ANOTHER LEVERT DEATH WITHIN A YEAR TIME. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY FROM MY FAMILY. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GOD HAS CONTROL OF ALL WRONGDOINGS THAT IS GOING ON WITHIN THIS NATION. SO AS I END THIS I WOULD LIKE TO SAY GOD BLESS YOU AND TAKE CARE FOR HES COMING AND IF YOU WANT TO SEE GERALD AND SEAN LEVERT AGAIN--- GET RIGHT!!!! LOVE GOD 1ST AND OTHERS 2ND AND THEN YOURSELF LAST.

Posted at 4:26PM on Apr 13th 2008 by msdiva33

94. First of all i want to send prayer to the family and let them know that indeed this is a tardegy and we need to focus our thoughts on them and hope that the jailers souls are clean .

Posted at 12:14PM on Apr 14th 2008 by sad

95. God knows what happen so let's take time tp pray that if any wrongdoing that justice be done. High blood pressure must be treated and it can lead to death. April 16, 08 another man died down to Justice Center with high blood pressure, let's pray and keep out of jail/prison. Much love to you all and the families who lost a love one anywhere. Peace.

Posted at 10:55AM on Apr 19th 2008 by Pinkie

96. i cant do anything but pray for the family thats left behind (kids,siblins and parents)i am truly sorry for your lost.

Posted at 9:54PM on Apr 18th 2008 by last born

97. My condolences for the levert family. I had the opportunity to meet sean at a talent showcase for the tom joyner morning show. He congradulated me on my performance. I was incarcerated and have seen individuals place in restraints. Its is not a pretty sight. I hope that the truth will reveal itself.

Posted at 9:45AM on Apr 22nd 2008 by pookie

98. As with everyone else I send my heart felt condolences to the Levert family and friends. The prison system in the county didn't know of Sean's "habits" nor of the health condition. Had they known, it would have been avoided. One may think that Sean not paying support was an irresponsible act but, not even asking him about his medical condition or performing a competent medical exam is far worse. A person lost their life. Without going into issues of parental rights or any thing like that, support for one's children can also be given through one's presence and involvement.
How often does this happen? How many men (since it relates to support) loose their lives in prisons over this? The state is as negligent in taking Sean's life as he was in not paying support. Now let's pause to think how good a life the children a're goooing to have without him AND his money. I believee the family, children included, have an argument for neglect against the state's family court and prison system. A medical examination is all that was needed.

Posted at 7:12AM on Jun 30th 2008 by Felix Leo Campos

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