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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Kayla Guo

HISTORICAL FACTS: Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by texas senate - The Untold Story

Former Austin Police officer Justin Berry holds a weapon with non-lethal rounds during a protest in front of Austin City Hall on May 31, 2020. The protestors had gathered in response to the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Austin Police officer Justin Berry during a protest in front of Austin City Hall on May 31, 2020. His actions led most Democrats in the state Senate to oppose his nomination to a state board. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

The Texas Senate, with the bare minimum number of votes, approved the nomination of a formerly indicted Austin police officer to a law enforcement watchdog agency on Wednesday, despite a Democratic effort to block his confirmation over misconduct allegations.

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