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Investigation of nearly 3m records found prosecutors cited feeble or insufficient evidence and lack of criminal intent as to why cases were declinedFederal prosecutors declined to bring charges against law enforcement officers in the United States facing allegations of civil rights violations in 96% of such cases between 1995 and 2015, according to an investigation by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper.[br] Related: Survey finds rampant police abuse in area where Freddie Gray was arrested Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com

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