Rayshard Brooks’ family and attorneys gathered for a news conference on Wednesday (June 17) to share their thoughts on the charges brought against the Atlanta police officer who killed him after he fell asleep in a Wendy’s drive thru on June 12.
L. Chris Stewart, an attorney for Brooks’ family, reacted to the charges against the officers.
Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks, faces 11 charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property, and violation of oath by a public officer.
The second officer at the scene, Devin Brosnan, faces three charges, including aggravated assault for standing or stepping on Mr. Brooks' shoulder after he was shot, Fulton County DA says.
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“This isn’t a celebration or a victory lap of watching these officers get charged.
