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Mayor de Blasio Eulogizes Officer as Cops Turn Backs
Thousands of police turned their backs outside the funeral as Mayor Bill de Blasio eulogized Officer Wenjian Liu shot with partner Rafael Ramos. Liu emigrated from China at age 12 and aspired to help others in the United States. Dignitaries and thousands attended, including FBI Director James Comey and lawmakers, in a service honoring a 32 year old officer who died December 20.
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