Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - KGO - 20170628:00:42:00
>> these defendants lied about what occurred during a police involved shooting in order to prevent independent criminal investigators from learning the truth. >> reporter: all three officers were there the night of the shooting. the indictment alleges they lied, falsely saying that mcdonald was assaulting officers, forcing van dyke to shoot him. >> while they are sworn to serve and protect as well as uphold the law, they are not above the law. >> reporter: and tom, the officers charged today have not yet entered pleas. van dyke has pleaded not guilty. tom. >> alex perez, thank you. back here...