A Melbourne magistrate dismissed negligent manslaughter charges against two police officers over Luke Briggs's death. He found insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.
Why it mattersThe dismissal ends the criminal case. The civil lawsuit will likely continue, which could set new rules for how police can restrain people.
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