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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability
A California law inspired by George Floyd's death transferred fatal police shooting investigations from local authorities to the state attorney general to ensure independence and speed. However, the attorney general's office has faced significant delays, with most investigations exceeding two years and some surpassing three years, leading to missed statute of limitations and no officer prosecutions or decertifications.
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