The trial for two IMPD officers begins Monday, Dec. 2, on charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III after police shocked him with a Taser and restrained him face down during a mental health crisis in his parents' home. Officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez were indicted by a grand jury in April 2023 in Whitfield's 2022 death. On Nov. 4, 2024, a judge denied a motion to dismiss the criminal charges brought by that grand jury. The officers, who have been on administrative leave, are being tried together as co-defendants. The men both face one felony count each of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, battery resulting in serious bodily injury and battery resulting in moderate injury, and one misdemeanor battery charge. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/2-impd-officers-steven-sanchez-adam-ahmad-trial-begins-death-herman-whitfield-iii/531-52f8f1f2-d28b-4e14-b31a-d9a8d794af0b