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Akron prepares for special grand jury in Jayland Walker case

Season 2023 Episode 14 | 26m 46s
Akron prepares for special grand jury in Jayland Walker case

A special grand jury will be seated next week in Akron with one purpose: consider the case against the eight Akron police officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker last June and decide if any of those officers will face charges. The state’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigated the shooting. The case will be presented to the special grand jury by state prosecutors.

Aired: 04/06/23
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The city of Cleveland has formed a task force to investigate a series of illegal street takeovers.
The Portage County sheriff on Facebook called undocumented immigrants "illegal human locusts."
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has directed county boards of election to limit drop box use.
FirstEnergy says the storms brought 'historic' storm damage across Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million.
A 27-year-old Cleveland police officer died after being shot while trying to take a man into custody
City officials have made assurances that tech experts are on the case after cyber attack.
Prayer vigils are being held and mental health support services are being mobilized to help.
The verdict makes Trump the first former American president to be convicted of a felony.
A law banning gender-affirming health care for trans youth is still blocked.