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Travis County District Attorney José Garza will dismiss most indictments against Austin police officers for use of force during the May 2020 protests.
APD Officer Rolan Rast was one of the 19 officers accused of seriously injuring people during protests against police brutality.
APD Officer Rolan Rast was one of the 19 officers accused of seriously injuring people during protests against police brutality.
Five of the 21 Austin officers indicted on assault charges tied to the May 2020 protests are suing the city and a variety of social justice groups.
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Several demonstrators who participated in the protests in response to George Floyd’s murder were seriously injured when they were struck by police with “less than lethal” beanbag rounds. The officers’ suit says they did not receive training on how to use this type of ammunition.