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Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man in closet

A federal judge dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta officer Sung Kim, ruling he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot unarmed Jimmy Atchison in 2019 during a fugitive task force operation. The decision sparked outrage from activists and Atchison’s family, who say it highlights a lack of accountability for officers on federal task forces and undermines efforts to address police violence.

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