Sergeant Rivera, during the departmental trial, stated that he believed he had no option but to shoot Mr. Feliz in order to protect his partner's life.
Amanda Rodriguez, a prosecutor, criticized Rivera's response, stating he failed to follow police training and allowed panic to dictate his actions, leading to fatal consequences.
The article highlights a tension between police accountability and the challenges of proving misconduct, particularly when cases lack clear evidence like video footage.
Despite a broader push for accountability post-George Floyd, law enforcement remains largely unchallenged even in cases leading to death, as exemplified in Rivera's trial.
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