Ex-Ohio Officer Adam Coy Convicted of Andre Hill's Murder

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Ex-Ohio Officer Adam Coy Convicted of Andre Hill's Murder
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Former Ohio police officer Adam Coy was found guilty of murder for fatally shooting Andre Hill, a Black man, in December 2020. Coy, who claimed he mistook Hill's phone for a gun, faces life in prison. The incident, captured on body camera footage, showed Hill complying with orders before being shot. The case led to a $10 million settlement with Hill's family and the enactment of "Andre's Law" in Columbus, requiring officers to provide immediate medical aid to injured suspects.

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