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Murder charge dropped against former Las Cruces police officer

A judge Thursday dismissed a second-degree murder charge against former Las Cruces police officer Christopher Smelser. He was accused of killing Antonio Valenzuela with a controversial chokehold technique during a traffic stop in 2020. Justin Garcia, public safety reporter with the Las Cruces Sun-News who's been following the case closely, spoke with KUNM about why it was the judge not the jury who declared Smelser not guilty.

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Smelser trial update: Judge considers dismissal as prosecution rests

The judge presiding over a murder trial involving a former police officer announced Wednesday that he would hear arguments regarding a directed verdict.

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Retired police academy instructor, suggests improper technique was used, in testimony on 3rd day of murder trial

Retired police academy instructor, suggests improper technique was used, in testimony on 3rd day of murder trial
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Smelser trial locked in for mid-July after judge tosses dismissal

A hearing marked the beginning of a two-month process that may end with a jury deciding if the former officer is guilty of second-degree murder.

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