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Louisiana officers cleared in prior use of force complaints
Baton Rouge officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake were cleared in four prior use of force complaints, two against each, involving black individuals including a juvenile. The justice department opened a civil rights inquiry into Alton Sterling’s shooting, as local officials coordinate with federal investigators.
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Officer urges quit despite oath the U S Justice Dept cited
In a tense video an officer says if this is not where you want to work you should go elsewhere while another voice notes a prior oath. The exchange references potential steps involving the U S Justice Department.
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