Tag: Officer Exonerated

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Charges Dropped Against Atlanta Officers in 2020 Shooting of Rayshard Brooks

In June 2020 Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. charged Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe with felony murder. Officer Devin Brosnan, who was also involved in the attempt to arrest Brooks but not in the shooting, was charged with aggravated assault and two counts of violating his oath.

August 23, 2022

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Judge Acquits New York Officer of Brutality, Other Charges

Prosecutors had alleged Federico used excessive force on May 8, 2016, when he struck Kevin Kavanagh, an intoxicated college student, in the head with his Taser when the man was on the ground in a fetal position.

February 7, 2018

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Former TX Officer Cleared of Rape Conviction After Serving 21 Years in Prison

Brian Franklin was sentenced to life in prison in the alleged 1994 rape of a 13-year-old girl. He got out in May when the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted him a new trial. That trial concluded on Friday with a verdict of "not guilty."

December 19, 2016

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Video: Former TX Officer Cleared of Rape Conviction After Serving 21 Years in Prison

Brian Franklin was sentenced to life in prison in the alleged 1994 rape of a 13-year-old girl. He got out in May when the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted him a new trial. That trial concluded on Friday with a verdict of "not guilty."

December 19, 2016

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Baltimore Lieutenant Cleared in Freddie Gray Case to Receive $127K in Back Pay

Baltimore police Lt. Brian S. Rice, who was acquitted of manslaughter, misconduct and other charges in the death of Freddie Gray, is set to receive about $127,000 in back pay.

August 11, 2016

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Sex Crime Charges Against Alabama Officer Dropped, Wife Charged with Perjury

According to court documents, the charges were dismissed after submission of documents by Jenkins' attorney and by the Etowah County District Attorney's Office. Jenkins previously held the rank of captain with the Rainbow City department.

April 12, 2016

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Utah Police Shooting Justified, Prosecutor Says

A follow-up investigation involving a newly released video that raised questions about a fatal police shooting has again determined that the officer was justified in opening fire, the Salt Lake County district attorney said Tuesday.

January 12, 2016

Technology

Video: Body Cams Help Prove Tennessee Deputy Innocent

A Knox County, TN, deputy's body camera helped prove his innocence after he was accused of fondling a woman during a traffic stop.

November 24, 2015

Technology

Body Cams Prove Tennessee Deputy Innocent

A Knox County, TN, deputy's body camera helped prove his innocence after he was accused of fondling a woman during a traffic stop. More Here.

November 24, 2015

Patrol

2 Officers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fatal Shooting

The two Victoria, Texas, police officers who fatally shot an Army veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder will not face criminal charges.

September 25, 2015

Patrol

Grand Jury Clears Dallas Officer In Fatal OIS

A Dallas Police officer has been exonerated by a grand jury in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man who was choking the officer and had PCP in his system. Officer Clark Staller will not face criminal charges in the death of Clinton Allen.

October 15, 2013

Training

Maine Trooper Cleared In Shooting

A Maine State Police trooper was justified in using deadly force when a man pointed a hunting rifle at him in June, the state's attorney general announced Tuesday.

October 8, 2013