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Aaron Dean listens to testimony during the sentencing phase of his trial at Tarrant County's 396th District Court on Dec. 16, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Amanda McCoy/Star-Telegram via AP, Pool
Former Fort Worth, Texas, police officer Aaron Dean has been found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.
A Tarrant County jury of eight men and six women deliberated for more than 13 hours before reaching its verdict on Thursday afternoon. The jury rejected the more serious charge of murder.
Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
