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Judge Acquits Cleveland Officer Who Fired 49 Shots at Couple.

Authors :
SMITH, MITCH
SOUTHALL, ASHLEY
Bengston, Rodney
Source :
New York Times. 5/24/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56876, p1-17. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses Judge John P. O’Donnell of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in Cleveland Ohio's acquittal of police officer Michael Brelo on manslaughter charges stemming form an incident in which he fired 49 shots as suspects Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were killed during a police chase. Topics addressed include ongoing scrutiny of white police officers' use of force against black people, as well as anger and disappointment regarding the acquittal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
164
Issue :
56876
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
102853824