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FILE - In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Tulsa Police officer Betty Jo Shelby arrives at the Tulsa County Courthouse for her first-degree manslaughter trial in Tulsa, Okla. An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, expunged the record of Shelby who fatally shot Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man in September 2016. District Judge William LaFortune ruled that all records related to Shelby’s case will be sealed. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP, File)

Judge removes fatal shooting from ex-Tulsa officer’s record

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FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, Betty Shelby leaves the courtroom with her husband, Dave Shelby, right, after the jury in her case began deliberations in Tulsa, Okla. Shelby, who fatally shot an unarmed black man last year, was found not guilty of first-degree manslaughter. Shelby’s attorney said Tuesday, May 23, 2017, that Shelby is back on the force working in an &quot;administrative&quot; role, but declined to specify what job out of concern for the officer's safety. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

The Latest: Acquitted Tulsa cop receiving back pay

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FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, Betty Shelby leaves the courtroom with her husband, Dave Shelby, right, after the jury in her case began deliberations in Tulsa, Okla. Shelby, who fatally shot an unarmed black man last year, was found not guilty of first-degree manslaughter. Shelby’s attorney said Tuesday, May 23, 2017, that Shelby is back on the force working in an &quot;administrative&quot; role, but declined to specify what job out of concern for the officer's safety. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Acquitted Tulsa cop who killed unarmed man returns to work

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, left, listens as Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan speaks during a press conference, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla., about the not guilty verdict in Tulsa police office Betty Jo Shelby's manslaughter trial. A jury on Wednesday acquitted Shelby, a white Oklahoma police officer who says she fired out of fear last year, when she killed Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man with his hands held above his head. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Tulsa officer acquitted in man’s death returning to force

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press

Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby, right, leaves the courthouse to wait for a verdict with attorney Scott Wood in her manslaughter trial in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Betty Shelby not guilty in Oklahoma shooting of Terrence Crutcher

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The Rev. Joey Crutcher, father of Terence Crutcher, talks with the media following the verdict in the trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Jo Shelby in Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Shelby was charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. Shelby was found innocent Wednesday. At left is Leanna Crutcher, the mother of Terence Crutcher and at right is Crutcher family attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The Latest: Protesters briefly block a Tulsa road

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Betty Shelby leaves the courtroom with her husband, Dave Shelby, right, after the jury in her case began deliberations in Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Shelby is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Jury acquits Tulsa cop in shooting of unarmed black man

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press

Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby enters the courtroom Monday, May 15, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla., for her manslaughter trial in the shooting of Terence Crutcher. Shelby said Monday that a training video of an officer being fatally shot during a traffic stop ran through her mind last September when she encountered 40-year-old Crutcher, whose SUV had stalled in the middle of a street. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

The Latest: Attorneys for white Oklahoma officer rest case

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Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby enters the courtroom Monday, May 15, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla., for her manslaughter trial in the shooting of Terence Crutcher. Shelby said Monday that a training video of an officer being fatally shot during a traffic stop ran through her mind last September when she encountered 40-year-old Crutcher, whose SUV had stalled in the middle of a street. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Oklahoma cop’s manslaughter trial heads to closing arguments

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Betty Shelby leaves the courtroom following testimony in her trial in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, May 12, 2017. Shelby is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma officer says she recalled training as she shot man

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Tulsa police officer Betty Jo Shelby, right, arrives with her husband, Dave Shelby, left, for her trial in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, May 12, 2017. She is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Charge announcement left officer feeling ‘disrespected’

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The Latest: Supervisor told officer to be mum after shooting

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Tulsa Police officer Betty Shelby arrives at the Tulsa County Courthouse Thursday, May 11, 2017, for her manslaughter trial in the shooting death of Terence Crutcher, in Tulsa, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Police supervisor told officer to say nothing after shooting

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Prosecutors: Tulsa officer acted unreasonably in shooting

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Sally Van Schenck, right, communications director for the Tulsa County District Attorney, talks with the media before jury selection for the trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby gets underway in Tulsa, Okla., Monday, May 8, 2017. Shelby is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Jury selection begins in Oklahoma cop’s manslaughter trial

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FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, file photo, Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby leaves the Tulsa County Courthouse after her court appearance in Tulsa, Okla. Shelby's manslaughter trial begins Monday, May 8, 2017, in the shooting of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP, File)

Jurors will be asked if Tulsa cop went too far with shooting

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press

In a Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 file photo, Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby leaves the Tulsa County Courthouse after her court appearance, in Tulsa, Okla., where she was arraigned on a first-degree manslaughter charge, stemming from the September shooting death of Terence Crutcher. Shelby tells “60 Minutes” in an episode set to air Sunday, April 2, 2017, that she used lethal force because she feared 40-year-old Crutcher was reaching inside his SUV for a gun. She has pleaded not guilty and goes to trial May 8. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP.,File)

Judge reprimands officer accused in killing over TV comments

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In a Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 file photo, Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby leaves the Tulsa County Courthouse after her court appearance, in Tulsa, Okla., where she was arraigned on a first-degree manslaughter charge, stemming from the September shooting death of Terence Crutcher. Shelby tells “60 Minutes” in an episode set to air Sunday, April 2, 2017, that she used lethal force because she feared 40-year-old Crutcher was reaching inside his SUV for a gun. She has pleaded not guilty and goes to trial May 8. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP.,File)

Oklahoma cop: Race didn’t factor into shooting of black man

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press

May 8 trial for Tulsa officer who fatally shot unarmed man

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FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Tulsa Police Department shows Tulsa Police Officer Betty Jo Shelby, who fatally shot Terence Crutcher on Sept. 16, 2016. Prosecutors are accusing defense attorneys for Shelby of trying to air their case in public and the media by asking a judge to throw out the first-degree manslaughter case against the officer. A judge is expected to decide the motions at a hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. (Tulsa (Okla.) Police Department via AP, File)

DA: Attorneys in fatal police shooting acting unethically

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press