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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
William Melhado

DA drops most charges against Austin police officers accused of excessive force in 2020 protests

Demonstrators gather outside Austin Police headquarters for another night of protest against police violence towards people of color, in Austin on June 4, 2020.
Demonstrators gathered outside Austin Police headquarters to protest against law enforcement violence toward people of color on June 4, 2020. (Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune)

The Travis County district attorney dismissed criminal charges against a majority of Austin police officers accused of excessive force during May 2020 protests over police brutality and social justice, the office announced Monday afternoon.

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