Former Trooper Kory York Pleads No Contest
Former Trooper Kory York Pleads No Contest

Former Trooper Kory York Pleads No Contest

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Kory York, a former Louisiana state trooper, pleaded no contest to reduced misdemeanor charges in the case of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent arrest in 2019. Initially facing felony charges of negligent homicide and malfeasance, York's plea agreement allows him to avoid jail time, receiving only a year of probation and a fine, prompting outrage from Greene's family who felt misled and deprived of a proper trial. The plea marks the first conviction in a case that has drawn national attention to police brutality and alleged cover-ups by law enforcement. Greene died after being violently restrained, with body camera footage revealing officers tasing and dragging him while he was shackled. District Attorney John Belton has not confirmed whether justice has been served, as the case against another officer remains open. Critics argue that the deal is a significant failure of accountability for police misconduct.

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