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The district judge called the sentence a "legitimate and moral consequence” of former Tulsa County Sheriff Reserve Deputy Robert Bates’ actions.

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The jury deliberated less than three hours before they determined Robert Bates acted in a criminally negligent manner when Eric Harris was killed.

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“I have failed,” Steven Pratt said to the judge as he began to cry before entering his plea. “I don’t want a trial. I’m guilty.”

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Maciej Gorecki apparently did not realize his gun was loaded when he put it to his friend’s head and pulled the trigger, killing him instantly.

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Prosecutors say the father, who is a convicted felon barred from possessing firearms, left the gun unsecured, where the child could access it.

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“This is by far one of the saddest cases that I’ve witnessed and been a part of ever since I became a police officer,” said BPD Lt. Sean Edwards.

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The man was about to present a victim impact statement, but instead chose to demonstrate his anger toward the man responsible for the death of his daughter.

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Albuquerque Police Officer Dominique Perez and now-retired Detective Keith Sandy have been ordered to stand trial for the 2014 death of James Boyd.

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After serving three years for manslaughter and while still on probation, Andrew Romero was convicted on assault, drug and gun charges, wanted for eight violent robberies and had at least two outstanding warrants for probation violations when he shot and killed a police officer last week.

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Andrew Stephen Romero faces a number of charges, including murder, for the shooting death of a New Mexico police officer last week. Read the details here.   Andrew Romero Criminal Complaint

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Lyvette claims she shot her husband in self-defense during a violent domestic dispute when he began attacking their son, who also says he, his sister and mother suffered years of abuse at the hands of his father.

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The judge agreed to postpone Robert Bates' hearing until July 2 so that he could go on a previously planned vacation to the Bahamas, but the move is setting well the prosecution who says the family will be mourning while Bates is enjoying his "wealth and privilege."

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