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'Today We Have Justice' — Florida Police Officer Convicted In 2015 Shooting

For the first time in 30 years, an on-duty police officer in Florida has been convicted in a shooting death. In October 2015, Nouman Raja shot and killed a black motorist, Corey Jones.

A jury in West Palm Beach, Fla., has convicted a former police officer in the shooting death of a black motorist. It's the first time in 30 years that an on-duty police officer in Florida has been convicted in a shooting.

Corey Jones, a housing inspector and part-time musician, was on his way home

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