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FILE - In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Sequette Clark, left, leaves the Calvary Christian Center after meeting with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in Sacramento, Calif. California prosecutors on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, asked the NFL to remove a video produced as part of the league's Inspire Change campaign, saying it misrepresents the circumstances leading to the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in 2018. The video shows Sequette Clark speaking about the death of her son, Stephon Clark, a vandalism suspect who was killed in the backyard of his grandparents' home after a chase by Sacramento police. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California prosecutors ask NFL to take down shooting video

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Anita Ross holds a photo of 22-year-old Stephon Clark, who was fatally shot by Sacramento police, as she and other protesters blocked the entrance to Sacramento City Hall in Sacramento, Calif. The Sacramento Bee reported Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, that the city of Sacramento will pay $2.4 million to the sons of Clark, who was unarmed when he was shot and killed by two Sacramento police officers in the backyard of his grandparents' home. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Sacramento to pay $2.4M to young sons of man shot by police

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Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, displays a sign for a proposed measure to limit the use of deadly force by police during a rally at the Capitol, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. The bill, AB392, co-authored by McCarty and Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D-San Diego,, second from right, would require officers to use de-escalation tactics and allow the use of deadly force when it is necessary to prevent immediate harm to themselves or others. The measure faces heavy opposition from law enforcement organizations, which blocked a similar Senate-approved bill last year. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

The Latest: California advances police shooting restrictions

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Stevante Clark, center, the brother of police shooting victim Stephon Clark, raises his fist as The Rev. Al Sharpton calls for California to change how it responds to police killings of civilians during a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 18, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Monday marks a year since two Sacramento police officers killed Clark, 22, as they responded to vandalism reports. Looking on are Stephon Clark's mother, SeQuette Clark, right, and uncle Curtis Gordon, second from right. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Sharpton, family seek change a year after Stephon Clark died

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, March 3, 2019, file photo, protesters stage a sit-in for Stephon Clark, who was killed by police, at Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento, Calif., following the Sacramento District Attorney's decision not to charge officers involved in last year's shooting of Clark. Sacramento County District Attorney Schubert won't charge 84 people arrested while protesting her decision not to file criminal charges against two police officers in the slaying of an unarmed black man. Schubert said Friday, March 8, 2019, she's declining to file charges against the protesters &quot;in the interest of justice.&quot; (Lezlie Sterling/The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)

No charges from 84 Sacramento police shooting rally arrests

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Baton carrying Sacramento Police Officers stand in front of the Sacramento City Council chambers as a disruption breaks out Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Community members expressed anger over the decision by the Sacramento County District Attorney to not file criminal charges against the two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, 22, an unarmed vandalism suspect, last year. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Sacramento police say they saw flash in Stephon Clark’s hand

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

In this April 9, 2018, file photo protesters display an image of Stephon Clark at a crime victims rights rally, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Two Sacramento police officers won't face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of Clark following a chase that ended in his grandparents' yard and started a series of angry protests that roiled California's capital city, the county's top prosecutor announced Saturday, March 2, 2019, following a nearly yearlong investigation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Stephon Clark case: Sacramento police who killed unarmed black man won’t be charged

By Don Thompson - Associated Press

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra leaves leaves the Calvary Christian Center after meeting with SeQuette Clark, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Becerra is expected later today to announce the results of his criminal investigation into the shooting death of Clark's son, Stephon Clark, by Sacramento police officers last year. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

The Latest: Mayor seeks inquiry into police protest activity

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In this April 9, 2018, file photo protesters display an image of Stephon Clark at a crime victims rights rally, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Two Sacramento police officers won't face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of Clark following a chase that ended in his grandparents' yard and started a series of angry protests that roiled California's capital city, the county's top prosecutor announced Saturday, March 2, 2019, following a nearly yearlong investigation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Clark killing revives push to toughen police shooting rules

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

CORRECTS BYLINE TO KATHLEEN RONAYNE INSTEAD OF RICH PEDRONCELLI - Sequette Clark, center, the mother of police shooting victim Stephon Clark, discusses the decision not to prosecute the two Sacramento Police officers involved, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said that Officers Terrance Mercadal and Jared Robinet did not break any laws when they shot Stephon Clark, 22, and no charges will be filed against them. (AP Photo/Kathleen Ronayne)

Brother of man killed by police wants Calif. to prosecute

By JOHN ROGERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 4, 2018 file photo, Dionne Smith-Downs, left, joins others in a march calling for the indictment of two Sacramento police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark in Sacramento, Calif. Prosecutors are expected to announce Saturday whether two police officers will face charges in last year's fatal shooting in Sacramento of an unarmed black man that generated nationwide protests. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: Fiancee decries ‘shameful legacy’ in slaying

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FILE - In this Tuesday, March 27, 2018 file photo, Stevante Clark stands on a desk as he shouts the name of his brother Stephon Clark, who was fatally shot by police a week earlier, during a meeting of the Sacramento City Council in Sacramento, Calif. Prosecutors are expected to announce Saturday, March 1 whether two police officers will face charges in last year's fatal shooting in Sacramento of an unarmed black man that generated nationwide protests. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

No charges for police who shot 22-year-old California man

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

FILE -- In this March 26, 2018 file photo, a tearful Sequita Thompson, center, pauses as she discusses the March 2018 shooting death of her grandson, Stephon Clark by Sacramento Police, during a news conference, in Sacramento, Calif. The family of Clark, a 22-year-old unarmed black man killed by police in 2018, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, seeking more than $20 million from Sacramento and the two officers who opened fire. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Family seeks $20M for Calif. police shooting of black man

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

The Latest: Stephon Clark family files claims in Sacramento

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Doctor defends autopsy of California police shooting victim

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FILE - In this March 31, 2018 file photo, Curtis Gordon, center, the uncle of Stephon Clark, speaks at a rally aimed at ensuring Clark's memory and calling for police reform in Sacramento, Calif. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office official autopsy, released by Sacramento police, Tuesday, May 1, said Clark was shot seven times and was most likely approaching officers when they fired. That's a different conclusion than was reached by a private pathologist hired by the family. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Autopsy by coroner sheds light on Sacramento police killing

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

FILE--In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Stevante Clark, the brother of Stephon Clark, who was shot and killed by Sacramento police, speaks before a meeting of the Sacramento City Council in Sacramento, Calif. Clark was arrested on Thursday, April 19, 2018, and accused of making threats to commit a crime resulting in death or great bodily injury and telephoning 911 with the intent to annoy or harass. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Stephon Clark’s brother charged with misdemeanor assault

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FILE--In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Stevante Clark, the brother of Stephon Clark, who was shot and killed by Sacramento police, talks with Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn before a meeting of the Sacramento City Council in Sacramento, Calif. Clark was arrested on Thursday, April 19, 2018, and accused of making threats to commit a crime resulting in death or great bodily injury and telephoning 911 with the intent to annoy or harass. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Police arrest brother of man killed by Sacramento police

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The Latest: Brother of man killed by police faces felonies

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Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert speaks during a news conference Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. The Northern California prosecutor says it may be more than a year before her office decides if two police officers broke the law when they fatally shot a black man who was later found to be unarmed. She went on to say that her office doesn't yet have the Sacramento police report into last month's death of 22-year-old Stephon Clark. (AP Photo/Don Thompson)

Review of police shooting in Sacramento may take over a year

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press