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Bodycam video raises questions in police shooting of Akron teen

Season 2024 Episode 47 | 26m 46s

The city of Akron has released the bodycam footage from a Thanksgiving police-involved shooting that killed 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker. The video starts with police running towards the teen with weapons drawn. There is no audio on the first thirty seconds of video including the moments that show the teen being shot. The story begins our discussion on this week's Ideas.

Aired: 12/05/24
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This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Federal workers rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest the slashing of federal jobs.
The Ohio Senate easily passed Senate Bill 1 this week that aims to combat “wokeness” on campuses.
Gov. Mike DeWine made his pitch Monday to lawmakers about where to put state dollars.
Vice-president elect JD Vance announced Jan. 9 he would resign his seat in the U.S. Senate.
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A third of Cleveland voters will cast ballots in new polling places this year.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb blasted the Browns plan for a Brook Park football complex.
This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Federal workers rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest the slashing of federal jobs.
The Ohio Senate easily passed Senate Bill 1 this week that aims to combat “wokeness” on campuses.
Gov. Mike DeWine made his pitch Monday to lawmakers about where to put state dollars.
The bill previously known as Senate Bill 83 in the last legislative term is now Senate Bill 1.
Vice-president elect JD Vance announced Jan. 9 he would resign his seat in the U.S. Senate.
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A marathon session capped the current legislative term in Columbus.