Police officers charged with assault, dereliction of duty during protest
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Replay Video UP NEXT Three Ohio police officers are facing criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct last year at Black Lives Matter protests over the killing of George Floyd, officials said on Wednesday. Special prosecutor Kathleen Garber, who was appointed by the City of Columbus to independently investigate complaints against members of the Columbus Division of Police during last year s demonstrations, announced charges of dereliction of duty against the three officers, including two who face counts of assault and interfering with civil rights.
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Three Ohio police officers are facing criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct last year at Black Lives Matter protests over the killing of George Floyd, officials said on Wednesday.
Special prosecutor Kathleen Garber, who was appointed by the City of Columbus to independently investigate complaints against members of the Columbus Division of Police during last year s demonstrations, announced charges of dereliction of duty against the three officers, including two who face counts of assault and interfering with civil rights.