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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josh Marcus

Texas Gov Greg Abbott appoints officer charged with excessive force in George Floyd protests to state police council

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Texas governor Greg Abbott has appointed an Austin policeman to a statewide police standards commission, despite the officer being part of a group of 19 officials indicted for using excessive force during the 2020 George Floyd protests.

On Friday, Mr Abbott praised the appointment of officer Justin Berry, writing in a statement “that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.”

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