the-movemnt: Betty Shelby found not guilty of manslaughter in shooting of Terence Crutcher Betty She
the-movemnt: Betty Shelby found not guilty of manslaughter in shooting of Terence Crutcher Betty Shelby, the white Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer who shot Terence Crutcher in September, was found not guilty Wednesday of first-degree manslaughter in the unarmed black man’s death. A jury disagreed with prosecutors that Shelby had used an unreasonable amount of force against Crutcher, who was seen in police video footage walking away from officers with his hands in the air. Jurors deliberated for close to 10 hours, following closing arguments delivered Wednesday morning by the prosecution and the defense. Shelby, who faced between four years and life in prison if she were convicted, reportedly left the courthouse without addressing TV cameras. Her defense attorneys told the Associated Press that their client was “elated” by the verdict. Read more (5/17/17) follow @the-movemnt Jesus Christ. -- source link