Seattle, federal officials agree to police reforms

[Police Abuse]

By Chris Grygiel Associated Press SEATTLE — Seattle officials have agreed to an independent monitor and court oversight of the city's police department as part of a deal with the U.S. Justice Department following a report that found officers routinely used excessive force. City and federal negotiators were involved in tense talks over the scope of a deal for months, and Justice Department ...

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