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Texas Officer Who Killed Atatiana Jefferson Receives 12-Year Sentence

HeadlineDec 21, 2022

A Texas jury has sentenced former police officer Aaron Dean to nearly 12 years in prison for killing Atatiana Jefferson in 2019. Dean shot and killed Jefferson while conducting a “wellness check” and as she was babysitting her 8-year-old nephew at her mother’s home. Jefferson’s family said they are also pursuing federal charges against Dean.

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