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“The actions of Mr. Maynard are disturbing and violate the trust placed in him by the community.”

“It took me a long time to get a job even though I was well qualified because it’s pretty hard to look at a computer screen with one eye after having two.”

“This incident went beyond the scope of acceptable force and will not be tolerated in this office."

“When former Sheriff Boen brutally assaulted individuals in his custody and violated their civil rights, it impacted all Arkansans and their trust in authorities.”

Detained by security after allegedly robbing a casino, an off-duty Las Vegas police officer was arrested Sunday and charged with robbery and...

“Today’s verdict recognizes that two police officers violated the Constitution by failing to intervene to stop another officer from killing George Floyd, and three officers violated the Constitution by failing to provide aid to Mr. Floyd in time to prevent his death."

After reviewing the footage, the sheriff stated, “Unfortunately, we can’t justify the use of deadly force.”

“Although we welcome the jury’s verdict, the only acceptable outcome in this matter would have been Mr. Arbery returning safely to his loved ones two years ago."

“The security video of George’s actions that day in 2013, is sickening.”

Each is currently scheduled to be sentenced on May 17, and each faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.