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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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