Back in August 2005, Henry Glover, 31, was shot and killed by a policeman then he was dragged to a Mississippi River levee and set on fire..
Apparently Glover was at the mall trying to get baby clothes for his child ended up being shot and killed and then set on fire by a police officer. He was painted by police as an aggressive looter who appeared to have a gun. The officer who shot Glover testified that he was afraid for his life and acted appropriately for the situation.
Ex-officer David Warren and ex-officer Gregory McRae were found guilty for their involvement in Glover’s death. Warren was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting Glover and received more than 25 years behind bars. He was also ordered Warren to pay Glover’s family $7,642 for funeral costs.
McRae was convicted of burning Glover’s body and then covering up the shooting. He received 17 years for his crime.
Read more of the story at Black Voices.
Do you think their sentences are enough punishment for their crime?
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