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August 5, 2015

NC: Cop Faces 11 Years in Prison for Killing Unarmed Black Man in 2013 
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Meanwhile, in news from North Carolina, the trial has begun for a white
police officer who fatally shot an unarmed African-American man who was
seeking help after a car crash in 2013. Randall Kerrick, a white police
officer, is facing charges of voluntary manslaughter for allegedly
shooting 24-year-old Jonathan Ferrell. According to prosecutors, Ferrell
had sought help from a nearby homeowner after a car crash, but the woman
had believed she was being robbed and called the police. When the
officers arrived, one pointed the laser of his taser at Ferrell's chest.
Ferrell fled in fear and attempted to hide between the two police cars.
This brought Ferrell close to Kerrick, who then opened fire, striking
Ferrell 12 times. If convicted, Kerrick could face up to 11 years in
prison.

 

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