WASHINGTON — Federal officials said Wednesday that they won’t file charges against a police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black motorcyclist last year in Washington, D.C. Federal officials said the level of alcohol in Sterling’s blood was 0.16, twice the legal limit. Federal officials said the chase began after Sterling pulled in front of the police cruiser that was stopped at a red light. A chase ensued, covering 25 city blocks, federal officials said. The department has not specified the race of the officer, but Jason Downs, the lead attorney for Sterling’s family, has said his understanding is the officer is white.

Source: National Post August 09, 2017 21:45 UTC