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Leon Davis went to a hospital for help. Police held him face down for 25 minutes and he died.
The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Seven months on, every officer is still on duty and no one has been charged.
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The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Seven months on, every officer is still on duty and no one has been charged.
The state fire marshal found the alarms out of order for a fourth straight year, three months after lawmakers promised action. Hearings are set for Nov. 10.
The city's own auditor found officers ignored his requests. Prosecutors declined to charge anyone. His mother is now suing.
A federal panel calls the Minna deaths "preventable" and recommends murder prosecutions and N1.4 billion in compensation.