In his first public statement, Gov. Greg Abbott lashed out at the local prosecutor regarding the tactics used by Austin police officers during the 2020 demonstrations.
In a statement Wednesday, Garza's office said"no one is above the law" and that the investigation into the matter continues.
Austin, like many cities throughout the U.S., saw massive protests following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. But 19 indictments ranks among the most charges on a single police department in the nation over officers actions during the widespread protests. Those methods led to the resignation or ouster of several police chiefs across the country.
All of the officers are charged with aggravated assault by a public servant over the injuries of a total of 10 people.
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