Murder charges dropped against New Mexico officer in homeless man's killing
Source: Associated Press
Murder charges dropped against New Mexico officer in homeless man's killing
Charges were dismissed for one of two ex-Albuquerque officers in the shooting of James Boyd that was captured on police video and set off protests in 2014
Associated Press
Monday 28 November 2016 20.41 EST
A special prosecutor dismissed a second-degree murder charge Monday against one of two former Albuquerque police officers in the shooting of a homeless man that was captured on police video and set off protests in 2014.
Special prosecutor Randi McGinn filed the notice to dismiss the charge against former officer Dominique Perez more than a month after a jury trial for Perez and the other officer charged in the shooting ended with a judge declaring a mistrial because jurors said they could not agree on a verdict.
The notice to dismiss was filed without prejudice, which leaves open the option for prosecutors to file charges later.
But incoming district attorney Raul Torrez, who takes office in January, or a special prosecutor would have to decide whether to take the case before a grand jury or a judge for a preliminary hearing if they decide to refile charges.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/nov/28/new-mexico-police-shooting-james-boyd-charges-dropped
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