Justice Department Declines To Prosecute Cleveland Officers In Death Of Tamir Rice
The department announced that it found insufficient evidence to "support federal criminal charges" against Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback.
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Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Fired For Rule Violations On Job Application
Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old in 2014, omitted key details "on his personal history statement." His partner was suspended for 10 days.
Cleveland To Pay $6 Million To Settle Tamir Rice Lawsuit
The city agreed to the settlement Monday in a civil rights suit brought by Tamir's family. The 12-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer in November 2014.
Voters Unseat Prosecutors Criticized For Laquan McDonald And Tamir Rice Probes
The top prosecutors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and Cook County, Ill., were voted out in primaries Tuesday. Both have been under fire for their handling of fatal shootings by police.
Can I Just Tell You: Problems Money Can't Fix
Michel Martin shares questions she's pondering as the new year begins — like why one child's death is deemed a tragedy instead of a murder, and another ruled a murder instead of a tragedy.
Grand Jury Declines To Indict Police Officers In Tamir Rice Investigation
"The evidence did not indicate criminal conduct by police," Cuyahoga County prosecutor Timothy McGinty told reporters, calling it a "perfect storm of human error."
No Charges For Police Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice: Some Must-Read Reactions
A grand jury declined to indict Timothy Loehmann, who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in November 2014. Tamir had been in a park in Cleveland, playing with a borrowed air gun.
For Family Of Tamir Rice, An Inauspicious Anniversary
One year ago this weekend, the 12-year-old was fatally shot by a police officer. The prosecutor is promising transparency, but activists have grown impatient while waiting for a grand jury decision.
Tamir Rice's Family: Prosecutor Is On A Quest To Avoid Accountability
The prosecutor in the case released two independent reports that found the shooting of the 12-year-old boy was justified. Rice's family said the prosecutor is working to avoid an indictment.
Cleveland Prosecutor's Report: Tamir Rice Borrowed Pellet Gun From Friend
The Cuyahoga County prosecutor said he released the report because transparency is necessary "for an intelligent discussion of the important issues raised by this case."