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Atlanta Officers Involved in Killing of Rayshard Brooks Turn Themselves In

HeadlineJun 19, 2020

In news from Atlanta, the two police officers charged in the killing of Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy’s turned themselves in on Thursday. Former officer Garrett Rolfe, who faces felony murder and 10 other charges, is being held without bond. He was reportedly moved from the Fulton County Jail to another facility due to security concerns. Officer Devin Brosnan, who faces an aggravated assault charge, was released on Thursday after posting bond. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Police Foundation has announced it is giving every police officer in Atlanta a $500 bonus. The news came less than a day after officers in the department staged a “sickout” to protest charges being filed over the killing of Rayshard Brooks.

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