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This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks, right, as he speaks with Officer Garrett Rolfe, left, in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, June 12, 2020. A specially appointed prosecutor said Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, that he will not pursue any charges against the Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Brooks more than two years ago. (Atlanta Police Department via AP, File)

Officers won’t face any charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting

By Sudhin Thanawala and Kate Brumback - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2020, file photo from a screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department Rayshard Brooks, right, speaks with Officer Garrett Rolfe, left, in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Police Officer, Rolfe's attorney said Thursday, April 22, 2021, that his client didn't get a chance to defend himself before he was fired for fatally shooting Brooks, a Black man who had been running away from two white officers after he resisted arrest and fired a stun gun at one of them. (Atlanta Police Department via AP, File)

Firing of Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks reversed

By KATE BRUMBACK and JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

In this Saturday, June 13, 2020, file photo, &quot;RIP Rayshard&quot; is spray-painted on a sign as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant during protests in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police the previous evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Atlanta Police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is reinstated after losing job

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Ex-officer who killed Rayshard Brooks wants his job back

Associated Press

Judge wants info on prosecutor request to recuse in cop case

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Judge declines to revoke ex-officer’s bond over Florida trip

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Ex-officer’s lawyers say trip didn’t break bond conditions

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Former officer who shot Rayshard Brooks sues over firing

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Officer in Rayshard Brooks’ slaying wants prosecutor removed

By SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Garrett Rolfe, Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks, granted bond

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Ex-Atlanta officer who killed Rayshard Brooks granted bond

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Ex-cop charged in Brooks case involved in earlier shooting

Associated Press

Interim Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant speaks to The Associated Press on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Atlanta. On Saturday, June 13, former Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigned after an officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks after a struggle in a Wendy's restaurant parking lot. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta police call out sick over charges in fatal shooting

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press

This combination of photos provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Officer Garrett Rolfe, left and Officer Devin Brosnan. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, will be charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Brosnan, stood on Brooks' shoulder as he struggled for life after a confrontation will be charged with aggravated assault. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)

Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this June 12, 2020 file photo from a screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department Rayshard Brooks speaks with Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, in Atlanta. Rolfe has been fired following the fatal shooting of Brooks and a second officer has been placed on administrative duty. The Fulton County District Attorney will announce charging decisions in the fatal shooting of Brooks during a news conference, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Atlanta. (Atlanta Police Department via AP, File)

Garrett Rolfe, Rayshard Brooks killer, to be charged

Associated Press

CORRECTS THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NAME - People hold a rally at Wendy's on University Avenue in Atlanta on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Rayshard Brooks died after a confrontation with police officers at the fast food restaurant in Atlanta on Friday. (Steve Schaefer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Officer charged with murder for shooting Rayshard Brooks

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

People hold a rally at Wendy's on University Avenue in Atlanta on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Rayshard Brooks died after a confrontation with police officers at the fast-food restaurant in Atlanta on Friday. (Steve Schaefer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Resisting arrest is Atlanta’s killer — and America’s

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Protesters block traffic on the highway during protests Saturday, June 13, 2020, near the Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Experts hail swift moves in wake of Atlanta police shooting

By RUSS BYNUM and SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

"RIP Rayshard" is spray painted on a sign as as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant during protests Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

`Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly

By RUSS BYNUM and BRYNN ANDERSON - Associated Press