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FILE - In this April 25, 2019 file photo, Nouman Raja listens to Chief Assistant State Attorney Adrienne Ellis during his sentencing hearing in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Florida police officer who gunned down a Black motorist whose car had broken down six years ago could legally be convicted of both manslaughter and attempted first-degree murder, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday, April 28, 2021 saying that unusual combination did not constitute double jeopardy. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool, File)

Court upholds conviction of officer in slaying of Black man

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

In this image from video, Michael McHale speaks from Washington, during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

Michael McHale praises Trump law enforcement support

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Nouman Raja listens to testimony during his trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Florida police officer is set to be sentenced to prison for an on-duty fatal shooting. Former Palm Beach Gardens officer Raja faces a minimum of 25 years and could get a life sentence Thursday, April 25, 2019, for the 2015 shooting of 31-year-old Corey Jones. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist’s killing

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Nouman Raja listens to testimony during his trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Florida police officer is set to be sentenced to prison for an on-duty fatal shooting. Former Palm Beach Gardens officer Raja faces a minimum of 25 years and could get a life sentence Thursday, April 25, 2019, for the 2015 shooting of 31-year-old Corey Jones. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Ex-officer gets 25 years in motorist’s death

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Nouman Raja sits between defense attorney Scott Richardson, left, and paralegal Debi Stratton as attorney Richard Lubin gives his closing arguments in Raja's trial, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, is charged with the fatal 2015 shooting of stranded motorist Corey Jones. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

Nouman Raja, fired Florida officer, found guilty of slaying black motorist

By Terry Spencer - Associated Press

Nouman Raja sits between defense attorney Scott Richardson, left, and paralegal Debi Stratton as attorney Richard Lubin gives his closing arguments in Raja's trial, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, is charged with the fatal 2015 shooting of stranded motorist Corey Jones. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Prosecutors approve of ex-cop’s guilty verdict

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Defense attorney Richard Lubin looks at Nouman Raja as he is quizzed by Circuit Judge Joseph Marx Tuesday as to whether he will testify in his trial in West Palm Beach Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, is charged with shooting and killing stranded motorist Corey Jones Oct. 18, 2015. He is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence while armed and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

Prosecutor, defense at odds on what led to motorist’s death

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

Nouman Raja, center, watches as Judge Joseph Marx talks with prospective jurors for his trial Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, is charged with shooting and killing stranded motorist Corey Jones on Oct. 18, 2015. He is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence while armed and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm. (Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Ex-NFL player: Brother was calm before shooting

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Reality star charged in confrontation with ex’s girlfriend

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FILE - In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning. The Drug Enforcement Administration does a poor job overseeing the millions of dollars in payments it distributes to confidential sources, relies on tipsters who operate with minimal oversight or direction and has paid informants who are no longer meant to be used, according to a government watchdog report issued Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. . (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Florida police chief pleads guilty to violating civil rights; pressured cops to frame black suspects

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

The Latest: Judge to rule within month on ex-officer’s case

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