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Maricopa County attorney will not file criminal charges in the death of Dion Johnson
His death sparked outrage within the community, sparking protests for months. Prosecutors have declined to criminally charge an Arizona state trooper in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a that inspired protests in Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said charges weren’t warranted against Trooper George Cervantes in the May 25 fatal shooting of 28-year-old Dion Johnson along the Loop 101 freeway. Adel said Cervantes feared for his life during the struggle with Johnson. Johnson's death sparked protests and marches against police violence in Phoenix. Thousands of...…His death sparked outrage within the community, sparking protests for months. Prosecutors have declined to criminally charge an Arizona state trooper in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a that inspired protests in Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said charges weren’t warranted against Trooper George Cervantes in the May 25 fatal shooting of 28-year-old Dion Johnson along the Loop 101 freeway. Adel said Cervantes feared for his life during the struggle with Johnson. Johnson's death sparked protests and marches against police violence in Phoenix. Thousands of...WW…
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces extension to statewide bar, gym closure as COVID-19 pandemic continues
During the news conference, Gov. Ducey and other state officials announced new guidelines for schools as a new school year approaches, as well as the extension of an order that required bars and gyms to close. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a news conference on the afternoon of July 23 as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have begun to level this past week. The state topped 3,000 deaths from the coronavirus Thursday as Ducey faces a deadline to decide whether bars and gyms he ordered to close again a month ago can reopen safely. The state Health Services Department reported 89 new...…During the news conference, Gov. Ducey and other state officials announced new guidelines for schools as a new school year approaches, as well as the extension of an order that required bars and gyms to close. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a news conference on the afternoon of July 23 as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have begun to level this past week. The state topped 3,000 deaths from the coronavirus Thursday as Ducey faces a deadline to decide whether bars and gyms he ordered to close again a month ago can reopen safely. The state Health Services Department reported 89 new...WW…
Phoenix Police to suspend carotid control technique training and use
Amid over a week of protests over police brutality and race relations, Phoenix Police officials have announced changes to training, as well as tactics their officers use. In a tweet, police officials say the department will immediately suspend the training and use of the Carotid Control Technique. "We can't function as a department without the trust of our community and there are adjustments we can make to strengthen that trust,” said Chief Jeri Williams in a statement. According to , a Carotid Restraint Control Hold is a physical technique where a peace officer will apply continuing...…Amid over a week of protests over police brutality and race relations, Phoenix Police officials have announced changes to training, as well as tactics their officers use. In a tweet, police officials say the department will immediately suspend the training and use of the Carotid Control Technique. "We can't function as a department without the trust of our community and there are adjustments we can make to strengthen that trust,” said Chief Jeri Williams in a statement. According to , a Carotid Restraint Control Hold is a physical technique where a peace officer will apply continuing...WW…
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