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The retired Florida police captain who fatally shot a man inside a movie theater in 2014 was acquitted of murder by a jury late Friday. Curtis Reeves, 79, was charged with second-degree murder after he gunned down 43-year-old Chad Oulson during a matinee screening of “Lone Survivor” in suburban Pasco County. Defense lawyers and prosecutors were in agreement that Reeves asked Oulson to stop texting during the movie previews — which started an argument that ended with the former Tampa police captain opening fire. Reeves pleaded not guilty on the grounds of self-defense. His lawyers successfully argued that police training...

Seeking leads as the massive manhunt for Christopher Dorner -- the former Los Angeles police officer suspected in three killings -- progressed into its fourth day, authorities on Sunday announced a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest. LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the reward at a news conference at Los Angeles Police Department headquarters. “This search is not a matter of if, but a matter of when," he said. "I want Chris Dorner to know that.” Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/10/searchers-struggle-to-pick-up-trail-former-los-angeles-cop-wanted-in-killing/#ixzz2KY18yu4g

He admits ripping off Hispanic motoristsA former Slidell police officer was put on probation for five years after pleading guilty to pulling over Hispanic motorists and stealing money from them while on duty. Jonathan Lutman, 26, of Slidell, admitted to 12 counts of malfeasance in office in state court in Covington, the district attorney's office reported Wednesday. Lutman became the target of an investigation last summer after a pair of men came forward with allegations that he had stolen cash from them during traffic stops. He was arrested by members of his own department July 11 after an internal investigation...

A criminal grand jury has indicted Santa Clara County Judge William Danser after hearing testimony that the judge may have fixed traffic tickets and handed out other favors, sources close to the investigation say. Danser, 50, was booked Monday at the sheriff's office on one felony count of conspiracy, as well as additional misdemeanor charges, according to Danser's attorney Ken Robinson. He was released without posting bond and has promised to appear in court Oct. 20. ``We plan to enter a plea of not guilty,'' said Robinson, who declined further comment. Danser's friend, former Los Gatos police detective Randy Bishop,...

Man, 30, may have hidden in vehicle of his estranged wife A man arrested in a New Year's Eve shooting death is a former police officer who may have hidden in his estranged wife's car until she and friends returned from dinner. Carlos Marquez, 30, was arrested in Lower Downtown less than a block away from where Michael Garth Jr., 26, was killed, Denver Police Sgt. Michael Anderson said Wednesday. Marquez apparently hid behind the back seat and fled after he allegedly shot Garth, who was driving the sport utility vehicle, police said. The SUV crashed into a light pole...