Judge dismisses murder charge against Philadelphia police officer in fatal traffic stop shooting

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Judge dismisses murder charge against Philadelphia police officer in fatal traffic stop shooting
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A judge in Philadelphia has dismissed all charges, including murder, against a police officer accused of wrongfully killing a motorist during a traffic stop. Body camera footage showed the officer shooting the driver through the rolled-up window, but the judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to go to trial. The decision has sparked emotional reactions from the victim's loved ones, and prosecutors have vowed to appeal the ruling and reinstate the charges.

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