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The former Cincinnati police officer responsible for taking the life of unarmed man Samuel DuBose has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges Thursday (July 30).
Ex-cop Ray Tensing pleaded his innocence in court this morning.
Former University of Cincinnati police Officer Ray Tensing pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter in the July 19 shooting death of Samuel DuBose. At his arraignment, the judge set Tensing’s bond at $1 million. (CNN)
According to reports, prosecutors indicted Tensing Wednesday (July 29).
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters announced the grand jury indictment at a news conference to discuss developments in the investigation into the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old motorist Samuel DuBose by Officer Ray Tensing. The University of Cincinnati said it fired Tensing after his indictment. Tensing turned himself in Wednesday afternoon at the Hamilton County Justice Center and was processed on charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter. (CBS News)
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Prosecutor Joe Deters credited the officer’s body camera for proving DuBose’s innocence.
Tensing killed DuBose, 43, in a July 19 traffic stop captured on by a police body camera. He said DuBose tried to pull away and he was dragged, but footage shows he shot DuBose in the head without provocation, Hamilton County Joe Deters said. “I’m treating him like a murderer,” Deters said. The prosecutor released the footage during his press conference and described the shooting as the most “asinine” thing he’s ever seen a law enforcement officer do. (NBC 12)
The shocking story has caught the attention of hip-hop artists Meek Mill and Jadakiss.
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