Three Washington state police officers were cleared of all criminal charges Thursday in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a Black man, in 2020. The jury found that the officers were not responsible for Ellis' death, despite the Pierce County medical examiner ruling it a homicide caused by oxygen deprivation. The verdict has been met with disappointment and outrage from Ellis' family and the community, sparking protests in Tacoma and other cities across the state. The Washington State Patrol has launched an internal investigation into the incident.
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Three Washington state police officers are on trial for the 2020 death of a Black man, with defense lawyers arguing that his death was due to drug use and not excessive force. The officers are accused of choking, shocking, and holding him facedown, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has called for them to be fired. A verdict is expected soon, with the officers facing up to life in prison if convicted.