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Mississippi Grand Jury Indicts Two Former Officers on Murder Charges and Another on Manslaughter in Death of Black Man During Arrest

Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of Keith Murriel, a Black man seen on video being pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year’s eve arrest. The incident has sparked outrage among members of the community and the Jackson Police Department has launched an internal investigation. The three former officers are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the charges.