Prosecutors in Utah have ruled two Saratoga Springs police officers were justified when they shot dead an African-American man carrying a sword as part of a Japanese anime costume. County Attorney Jeff Buhman said 22-year-old Darrien Hunt swung his sword at officers, who opened fire. Hunt then ran away, and the officers chased him, ultimately shooting him six times. Buhman said police feared for their lives and for public safety. But Hunt’s family has vowed to file a civil rights lawsuit. They say the sword was a replica with a dulled edge which was purchased at a novelty shop. Democracy Now!
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:41:46 +0000
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