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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Metro Transit Police officer fires gun during ‘federal task force operation'
A Metro Transit Police officer participating in a 'federal task force operation' early Sunday fired at someone in Northeast Washington, officials said. The highly unusual incident for the force that guards the city's public transportation system arrives as President Donald Trump calls for a boosted law enforcement presence in the city to tackle crime.
Washington Post
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Judge throws out murder charge against Michigan officer who struck a fleeing man
A judge dismissed a murder charge against a Michigan police officer who struck a fleeing man with his unmarked SUV, saying his role with a federal task force gives him immunity from state prosecution. There was no evidence that state police Det. Sgt. Brian Keely 'did no more than what was necessary and proper' to catch a man wanted for various crimes, U.S. District Judge Hala Jarbou said Wednesday.
