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Controversy Over NYPD Officer Conviction

Over the weekend, thousands of people rallied to protest the conviction of former New York Police Officer Peter Liang. The rookie cop was found guilty this month of manslaughter for the fatal 2014 shooting of Akai Gurley, an unarmed man in Brooklyn. We discuss the impact of the event and break down what this means for police-community relations.