The Justice Department is closing its investigation into the Baton Rouge police shooting death of Alton Sterling. “According to the officers, Sterling was large and very strong, and from the very beginning resisted their commands,” the Justice Department report states. Sterling's aunt, Sandra Sterling, said the decision brought back the pain she felt on the first day of Alton Sterling's death. [Justice Department formally reveals decision not to charge officers in Alton Sterling case]5. My heart goes out to the family.”Further reading:Outrage erupted after video captured Sterling’s death last yearBaton Rouge prosecutor recused himself from investigation into Alton Sterling’s death

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2017 20:06 UTC