Mecklenburg County, NC: CMPD officers linked to Harold Easter’s death will not be charged criminally

DA: CMPD officers linked to Harold Easter’s death will not be charged criminally

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's office has reviewed the case of a man who died while in police custody and determined there is not enough evidence to charge four Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officers and one sergeant involved in Harold Easter's death. Last week, a review board recommended the five be cited for termination. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings agreed with their decision and cited the five for termination. "Regardless of whether officers should have known that the decedent had ingested contraband, the fact of the matter is that the State could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the decedent would ...

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