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December 13, 2010

New Orleans Cops Convicted in Death of Henry Glover
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A former New Orleans police officer has been convicted of fatally
shooting an African American man shortly after Hurricane Katrina. The
officer, David Warren, was convicted of shooting 31-year-old Henry
Glover with an assault rifle. Another officer was convicted of burning
Glover’s body after he bled to death in the backseat of a car. A third
officer was also convicted for writing a false report to cover up the
crime. Glover’s death was first detailed by investigative journalist
A.C. Thompson of Pro Publica.



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