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The Independent
5 days ago
- General
- The Independent
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. Samuel Sterling, 25, died after he was pinned against a wall at a Burger King in Kentwood in April 2024. At that time, Keely was part of a U.S. Marshal Service group that tries to catch fugitives in western Michigan. 'Sterling was actively attempting to evade arrest, leading multiple officers on an extended chase in a populated area,' the judge said. 'Because Keely and the other officers reasonably believed Sterling was armed, they had good reason to believe that Sterling posed a significant threat to the safety of officers and the public.' Sterling was on foot. Keely made a reasonable decision to try to block him from entering the Burger King, even if the officer's actions were risky, Jarbou said. The judge said it is "well settled" that a state can't prosecute a federal officer if the officer acted properly. Keely was charged with second-degree murder. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the decision was 'nothing short of a miscarriage of justice.' Keely's attorneys said Sterling, who had past convictions, made things worse by running. There were six warrants out for his arrest, including an allegation of assault against his father and probation violations, the judge said. 'This ruling not only vindicates our client but also sends a strong message in support of those who serve with honor and integrity,' Keely's lawyers said in written statement.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Judge throws out murder charge against Michigan officer who struck a fleeing man with unmarked SUV
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. Samuel Sterling, 25, died after he was pinned against a wall at a Burger King in Kentwood in April 2024. At that time, Keely was part of a U.S. Marshal Service group that tries to catch fugitives in western Michigan. "Sterling was actively attempting to evade arrest, leading multiple officers on an extended chase in a populated area," the judge said. "Because Keely and the other officers reasonably believed Sterling was armed, they had good reason to believe that Sterling posed a significant threat to the safety of officers and the public." Sterling was on foot. Keely made a reasonable decision to try to block him from entering the Burger King, even if the officer's actions were risky, Jarbou said. The judge said it is "well settled" that a state can't prosecute a federal officer if the officer acted properly. Keely was charged with second-degree murder. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the decision was "nothing short of a miscarriage of justice." Keely's attorneys said Sterling, who had past convictions, made things worse by running. There were six warrants out for his arrest, including an allegation of assault against his father and probation violations, the judge said. "This ruling not only vindicates our client but also sends a strong message in support of those who serve with honor and integrity," Keely's lawyers said in a written statement.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- 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.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
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. Samuel Sterling, 25, died after he was pinned against a wall at a Burger King in Kentwood in April 2024. At that time, Keely was part of a U.S. Marshal Service group that tries to catch fugitives in western Michigan. 'Sterling was actively attempting to evade arrest, leading multiple officers on an extended chase in a populated area,' the judge said. 'Because Keely and the other officers reasonably believed Sterling was armed, they had good reason to believe that Sterling posed a significant threat to the safety of officers and the public.' Sterling was on foot. Keely made a reasonable decision to try to block him from entering the Burger King, even if the officer's actions were risky, Jarbou said. The judge said it is 'well settled' that a state can't prosecute a federal officer if the officer acted properly. Keely was charged with second-degree murder. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the decision was 'nothing short of a miscarriage of justice.' Keely's attorneys said Sterling, who had past convictions, made things worse by running. There were six warrants out for his arrest, including an allegation of assault against his father and probation violations, the judge said. 'This ruling not only vindicates our client but also sends a strong message in support of those who serve with honor and integrity,' Keely's lawyers said in written statement.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Saed Osman, 1 of Canada's most wanted, charged with 1st-degree murder in Edmonton again
Saed Osman in a photo handed out by the Edmonton Police Service in 2022. A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a mass shooting in 2022 has been charged in a fatal 2020 shooting. On Monday, the Edmonton Police Service announced that Saed Osman, 30, and Amiir Hussen, 27, have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mahad Bashir Farah, 25. The Edmonton Police Service was called to a weapons complaint downtown at 3 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2020. Farah was found injured at the scene and pronounced dead. An autopsy found he was fatally shot. A $50,000 reward for information on Osman's whereabouts was offered in November 2022 in relation to the death of Imbert George, 28, who was killed in a shooting at Ertale Lounge on 118 Avenue and 124 Street on March 12, 2022. Police say about 70 bullets were fired in the event and seven other people were injured. Investigators say Osman is from Ontario. He is also known by the alias Guled Osman and the nickname 'Styles.' He was described by police in 2022 as armed and dangerous. Hussen was arrested in Edmonton in February and remains in custody. He's been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Leslie Victor John Whitebear in Regina in 2022. Anyone with information about Osman's whereabouts is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
