Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Alton Sterling Killing: No State Criminal Charges Against 2 Baton Rouge Police Officers


by Erik Ortiz

Louisiana's top prosecutor announced Tuesday that he will not pursue charges against police officers in the death of Alton Sterling — coming nearly two years after the shooting outside of a Baton Rouge convenience store was captured on graphic cellphone video.

After informing Sterling's family about his decision, Attorney General Jeff Landry said at a news conference that there was not enough evidence of criminal wrongdoing and the state's investigation found the officers' actions were "reasonable and justified."

The Sterling family later blasted the announcement, telling reporters that "this wasn't justice."

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Source: NBC News

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