Wedding Day Homicide

7 NY police officers are finally being charged after the November 2006 fatal shooting of an unarmed black man the night of his wedding. There is a possibility of review if prosecutors bring up the idea that the crime could've been against civil rights. Undercover police officers followed 3 men out of a club to see if they were getting a firearm to settle a dispute inside. Thinking that they were grabbing the weapons from the vehicle, officers opened fire. The commanding officer at the time is facing charges for not adequately supervising the operation. 2 are charged with their actions after the crime, and another for using his firearm out of department guidelines. The other 3 officers were given administrative charges.

An 8 week trial after the incident investigated whether or not the officers had reasonable evidence to believe that they faced danger and if they revealed that they were officers. Civil Rights leader Al Sharpton speaks out against the crime: "There must be no tolerance for crime but also no tolerance for police misconduct and the New York Police Department must send a strong, firm signal that that is the case." He also expressed regret that none of the officers lost their jobs. The 7 officers are scheduled for a hearing soon.