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FILE – In this June 8, 2017, file pool photo, Ray Tensing listens to a prosecutor's opening statement during the former University of Cincinnati police officer's retrial at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. The union representing Tensing, who fatally shot unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a July 2015 traffic stop, is moving forward with a grievance seeking his reinstatement with University of Cincinnati police and back pay, following mistrials on murder charges in November 2016 and June 2017. The university has said it doesn't intend to rehire Tensing. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool, File)

Ohio ex-cop who killed unarmed black man seeks reinstatement

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A pair of demonstrators, left, in support of former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing march across the Newport Southbank Bridge towards Cincinnati trailed by supporters of Sam DuBose, right, Monday, July 24, 2017, in downtown Cincinnati. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters declined a third trial against Tensing in the shooting death of DuBose after two juries deadlocked on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges, claiming he does not believe the case can succeed. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Latest: Groups rally for ex-cop, slain motorist in Ohio

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A demonstrator in support of former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing reacts as he marches onto the Newport Southbank Bridge flanked by supporters of Sam DuBose, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Cincinnati. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters declined a third trial against Tensing in the shooting death of DuBose after two juries deadlocked on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges, claiming he does not believe the case can succeed. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Charges dropped in Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man

By LISA CORNWELL - Associated Press

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters speaks during a news conference to announce his decision to not pursue a third trial of former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing for murder, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Latest: Attorney says family ready to push federal probe

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Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters leaves after speaking during a news conference to announce his decision to not pursue a third trial of former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing for murder, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Case against officer who killed unarmed motorist is dropped

By DAN SEWELL - Associated Press

Protesters chant outside Nippert Stadium before a soccer game during a demonstration on the University of Cincinnati campus demanding that a white former police officer, Ray Tensing, be tried a third time in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Cincinnati. A mistrial was declared twice in the murder and voluntary manslaughter case of Tensing, who was a University of Cincinnati police officer when he shot Sam DuBose during a 2015 traffic stop. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dozens of protesters demand 3rd trial in police shooting

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Ray Tensing reacts as Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz declares a mistrial in the retrial of Tensing Friday, June 23, 2017, in Cincinnati. Tensing, a former University of Cincinnati police officer, was charged with murdering Sam DuBose during a routine traffic stop on July 19, 2015. Jurors deliberated more than 30 hours over five days. (Cara Owsley /The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Black groups in Cincinnati upset by 2nd mistrial

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Former University of Cincinnati police officer Raymond Tensing listens as Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz tells the jury to continue deliberations after the jury said they are deadlocked during Tensing's trial on Friday, June 23, 2017 in Cincinnati. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a 2015 traffic stop. (Cara Owsley /The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

Ray Tensing case: A 2nd mistrial as jury deadlocks in Ohio cop’s murder retrial

By Dan Sewel - Associated Press

Ray Tensing, a former University of Cincinnati police officer, listens to Assistant Prosecutor Stacey DeGraffenreid present closing arguments at his retrial at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati, Monday, June 19, 2017. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a 2015 traffic stop. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

A 2nd mistrial: Jury deadlocks in Ohio cop’s murder retrial

By DAN SEWELL - Associated Press

Former Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown, center, speaks with his attorney Jonathan Smith in Milwaukee County Court on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Milwaukee after being acquitted on first-degree reckless homicide charges in the killing of Sylville Smith. (Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Attitudes, legal standards help make police convictions rare

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK and DAN SEWELL - Associated Press

Ray Tensing, a former University of Cincinnati police officer, listens to Assistant Prosecutor Stacey DeGraffenreid present closing arguments at his retrial at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati, Monday, June 19, 2017. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a 2015 traffic stop. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

Jurors to deliberate a 5th day in police shooting retrial

By DAN SEWELL - Associated Press

Ray Tensing, the former University of Cincinnati police officer, testifies on the seventh day of his retrial in Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz's courtroom Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. Tensing, the former University of Cincinnati police officer, is charged with murdering Sam DuBose during a routine traffic stop on July 19, 2015. Tensing's lawyer, Stew Mathews, has said Tensing fired a single shot. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer, via AP, Pool)

Jury begins deliberations in Ohio officer’s murder retrial

By JANICE MORSE - Associated Press

Former University of Cincinnati police officer Raymond Tensing talks to his mother, Amy Tensing, at the conclusion of his retrial, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a July 19, 2015, traffic stop. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

Ex-cop testifies in retrial over 2015 shooting of motorist

By JANICE MORSE - Associated Press

Former University of Cincinnati police officer Raymond Tensing, left, listens to James Scanlon, (not seen) testify during his retrial Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a 2015 traffic stop. (Cara Owsley /The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Ex-cop testifies in retrial over 2015 shooting

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Ray Tensing, center, and his defense attorney Stewart Mathews, right, listen to assistant prosecutor Stacey DeGraffenreid's opening statement during Tensing's retrial Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. During the opening statements in the former University of Cincinnati police officer's retrial, DeGraffenreid told Ohio jurors that evidence will show the 2015 shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose was clearly murder, while Mathews said Tensing feared for his life. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

Prosecution expert says video counters Ohio officer’s story

By DAN SEWELL - Associated Press