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New Orleans Police Officer Indicted in Shooting Cover-Up

HeadlineApr 01, 2010

Another New Orleans police officer has been indicted for his role in the Danziger Bridge incident, during which officers shot six citizens, killing two, days after Hurricane Katrina. Michael Hunter was indicted on charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and providing false information about a felony. Two other former New Orleans police officers have already pleaded guilty to similar offenses.

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