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March 13, 2023

Autopsy Concludes "Cop City" Activist Was Seated with Arms Raised When Shot Dead
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In Georgia, an independent autopsy of an activist who was fatally shot
by Atlanta police in January concludes their hands were raised when they
were killed. Georgia State Patrol shot 26-year-old Manuel Esteban Terán,
known as Tortuguita, as they raided the encampment of forest protectors
who have been opposing the construction of Atlanta's $90 million police
training center dubbed "Cop City." The autopsy, which will be released
in full today, also reveals Tortuguita was likely seated cross-legged
when shot. Tortuguita's family on Friday sued the city of Atlanta, after
the release of more video evidence of the shooting was blocked. The
killing has drawn national attention to Cop City as protests spread
across the country.


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