N.C. COUNTY WILL BLUR FACES BEFORE ANDREW BROWN JR.'S...

Published: April 27, 2021, 6:24 a.m.

b'LETS RAISE OUR VOICE ..............Brown died one day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd \\u2014 a case that inflamed nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.\\n\\nThe Elizabeth City mayor is calling for North Carolina to change its laws to streamline the release of footage from officer-worn cameras, saying a delay of up to 48 hours should be sufficient.\\n\\nInitial details about Brown\'s death "are tragic and extremely concerning," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Friday. He added, "The body camera footage should be made public as quickly as possible and the SBI should investigate thoroughly to ensure accountability."\\n\\nSeven sheriff\'s deputies have since been placed on administrative leave. Three others resigned, though the sheriff\'s office said the resignations were not related to the shooting.'