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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ed White

Judge throws out murder charge against Michigan officer who struck a fleeing man

Officer Charged Michigan - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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.

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