Lopinto shied away from concluding that detectives used a choke hold during their arrest, citing the ongoing investigation. However, he said that while officers are not trained to perform a choke hold on a normal basis, “they’re not forbidden from doing that.”

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Lopinto said that his detectives were cooperating and noted that Louisiana State Police would be conducting its own investigation. The FBI’s Civil Rights Task Force is also investigating.

“I understand that this investigation will be under a microscope. I understand it fully,” Lopinto said. “I have every faith in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to do their job and to do it correctly. I know they have the expertise because this is what they do every day. But I also understand that an independent set of eyes is something that’s appropriate in a case like this.”

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As the Post notes, Jefferson Parish is Louisiana’s largest law enforcement agency and has recently been under intense scrutiny (and slammed by lawsuits) because of accusations that narcotics officers are using excessive force.

On Monday night, members of Robinson’s family, activists and other residents took to the streets in protest, chanting “Enough is enough,” and holding signs that read, “Justice for Keeven.”

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In the meantime, an attorney representing Robinson’s family noted that they will be seeking an independent autopsy.

“Today is just as hard as Thursday for this family,” attorney Hester Hilliard said. “They are grieving and today they had to find out that Keeven lost his life at the hands of another.

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“Now it’s time for us to move on to making funeral arrangements for a 22-year-old that should not have died,” she added. “So we ask the public and everyone to pray with this family that they will be strong … and that justice will come for Keeven.”