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Louisiana Ex-Trooper Acquitted for Beating Black Motorist During Traffic Stop 

HeadlineAug 04, 2023

In Louisiana, an ex-trooper was acquitted of violating the civil rights of Black motorist Aaron Larry Bowman. Former trooper Jacob Brown struck Bowman at least 18 times as he was pinned to the ground and repeatedly said, “I’m not resisting.” 

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