Former Virginia Police Officer Testifies in Murder Trial

Aug. 2, 2016
Former Portsmouth Police Officer Stephen Rankin charged with murdering an unarmed black man last year took the stand Tuesday in his own defense, saying he shot and killed the man only after he'd been disarmed of his Taser.

Former Portsmouth Police Officer Stephen Rankin charged with murdering an unarmed black man last year took the stand Tuesday in his own defense, saying he shot and killed the man only after he'd been disarmed of his Taser.

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