Were the actions of the police reasonable in light of the assumed infraction, ie selling untaxed cigarettes? Clear answer is NO.
Did the actions of the police contribute to his death? Clear answer is YES.
We it murder? NO.
Negligent homicide? YES.
However, the prosecutor recognized that if he/she was to go aggressively after the officers involved, the wrath of the police would make the prosecutors job almost impossible. Thus the prosecutor did not push for an indictment, regardless of what was reported. Just the way things work.
Did the actions of Garner contribute to his death? Yes.
Did the actions of Brown contribute to his death? Yes
Did the actions of Trayvon contribute to his death? Yes.