ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday. Rolfe had already been fired after he fatally…
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching him has been charged with two counts of assault and armed criminal action. Special Prosecutor Tim Lohmar announced the charges against Florissant Detective Joshua Smith on…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A convicted felon is sentenced to 5-years in prison after he lied on a firearm application in an attempt to buy a gun. The U.S. Attorney’s office says that 47-year-old Johnny Sesson II was sentenced Tuesday for making false statements on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Form 4473.…
New Delhi, India (AP) — India’s government has been silent about the potential fallout from clashes with China’s army in a disputed Himalayan border area that the Indian army said claimed 20 soldiers’ lives. Security officials said neither side fired any shots and the injuries were inflicted by fists and rocks. China accused Indian forces…