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Federal Probe Launched into Alton Sterling’s Death
BATON ROUGE, LA – The US government has launched a federal criminal investigation into the death of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old man shot by Baton Rouge police in 2016.
The probe was announced by Acting US Attorney Corey Amundson, who stated that his office, along with the US Civil Rights Division and the FBI-New Orleans Field Office, will hold a press conference in the Jury Assembly Room in the US Federal Courthouse at 1:00 p.m. CST.
Media are advised to arrive at the courthouse by 12:30 p.m. and participate in a pool arrangement, with WAFB serving as the pool. Questions regarding pool arrangements should be directed to WAFB at (225) 215-4801 or rhays@wafb.com.
CNN will also provide live coverage, with coordinates as follows: 1230p-200p Central, 12009.75 V, Symbol: 4.0, FEC: 3/4, LBand-1259.75.
The press conference will provide an opportunity for officials to address the investigation and any potential charges related to Sterling’s death.
As the investigation unfolds, our team at Grimy Times will continue to provide updates and coverage of this developing story.
Stay tuned for further information on the federal probe into Alton Sterling’s death and the potential implications for the Baton Rouge police force.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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