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Maryland Officer Acquitted of Murder in Shooting of Handcuffed Suspect
The jury acquitted Michael Owen Jr. of all four charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree assault, voluntary manslaughter and misconduct in office. It took the jury less than two hours of deliberations to deliver the not guilty verdict.
Point of Law
Parents of Slain L.A. County Deputy Sue Saying Overwork Put Him at Risk
The claim asserts that the fatigue resulting from these demanding work schedules impairs the deputies' ability to stay alert and respond effectively in the line of duty.
Point of Law
Relatives of Murdered California Family Sue Virginia Agency for Hiring Killer as Deputy
In a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Central California, the teen’s aunt, Mychelle Blandin, sued the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the killer’s estate for damages over negligent hiring.
Point of Law
Mistrial Declared in Former Officer’s Trial Over Breonna Taylor Shooting
On Thursday, the 12-person jury felt they could not honestly and reasonably reach a verdict, and they became deadlocked on both counts. Therefore the judge called a mistrial.
Patrol
Jury Recommends Death for Killer of Alabama Officer
A St. Clair County jury on Thursday convicted 31-year-old Tapero Carleone Johnson of capital murder. On Friday, that same jury recommended Johnson be sentenced to death.
Patrol
Colorado Officer Found Not Guilty in Trial Over In-Custody Death
Nathan Woodyard said he placed McClain in a recovery position, called medics and then trusted officers and paramedics to care for the man while he composed himself that August night in 2019.
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Point of Law
Nashville Mayor Calls for Probe After School Shooter’s Manifesto Reportedly Leaks
The manifesto has not been officially released by law enforcement. Some news agencies have sued for access. The school and Covenant families are intervening in the lawsuit and seeking to prevent the city from releasing the records.
Point of Law
Former Memphis Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty in Tyre Nichols Case
Desmond Mills Jr. agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice, as well as related state charges related to death of Nichols in January, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said.
Point of Law
Judge Reinstates Murder Charge Against Former Philly Officer That Another Judge Dismissed
Defense lawyers argued the officer could have feared for his life because he thought the driver had a gun, and a municipal court judge dismissed the case last month for lack of evidence.
Patrol
Nevada DA Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting of Man After Chainsaw Attack at Motel
For reasons unknown, the suspect returned to threaten the staff with a running chainsaw. He then left the office, went to his room, made contact with the occupant who was still there, and swung the chainsaw towards him, causing him to flee.
Point of Law
AL Officers Denied Qualified Immunity Over ID Refusal Arrest
The officers argued that Edger had violated an Alabama law that requires individuals to tell officers their name, address, and "an explanation of his actions," if there is a reasonable suspicion of a crime.
Point of Law
L.A. County Cities Sue to Postpone Zero Bail Polict
The new bail policy was imposed by court officials who argued that a defendant’s ability to pay bail should not be the key factor in determining whether they stay in jail after an arrest.
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