The officers pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. They are all out on bond.
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Zelensky pushes need for speed to avoid more Ukraine deaths
Ukraine is depending on Western weapons to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambition of securing control of large areas of the country.
Vermont further extends warning after three ice fishing deaths
Vermont authorities have extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following three recent deaths.
U.N. appeals for $1 billion to help Turkey quake survivors
The earthquake struck at the peak of winter, leaving hundreds of thousands of people, including small children and the elderly, without access to shelter, food, water, heaters and medical care in freezing temperatures.
Michigan State University gunman’s note had possible motive
The lone shooter had no connection to the victims or to Michigan State as a student or employee, police said.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The U.S. now believes three of the objects shot down were most likely ‘benign’ objects launched by private companies or research institutions.
Kentucky high court lets near-total abortion ban continue
Kentucky voters last year rejected a ballot measure that would have denied any constitutional protections for abortion.
Georgia grand jury investigating Trump election efforts believes some witnesses lied
The panel recommended that the district attorney ‘seek appropriate indictments for such crimes where the evidence is compelling.’
Group says Tesla workers were fired after union push at NY plant
Several employees at a Tesla factory in Buffalo, New York, have been fired after launching union organizing efforts two days ago, according to Tesla Workers United.