ESPN:
Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday decided not to file criminal charges against police officers in the August shooting of Jacob Blake.
Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley on Tuesday said he "would have to disprove the clear expression of these officers that they had to fire a weapon to defend themselves.''
The other two police officers at the scene -- Brittany Meronek and Vincent Arenas -- also will not face charges, Graveley said.
Added Graveley, who said he had informed Blake of the decision not to file charges: "I do not believe the state ... would be able to prove that the privilege of self-defense is not available.''
Graveley said it is "incontrovertible" that Blake was armed with a "razor blade-type knife" when he was shot. Graveley said Blake had admitted to possessing the knife but the prosecutor has no plans to charge him.
Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday decided not to file criminal charges against police officers in the August shooting of Jacob Blake.
Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley on Tuesday said he "would have to disprove the clear expression of these officers that they had to fire a weapon to defend themselves.''
The other two police officers at the scene -- Brittany Meronek and Vincent Arenas -- also will not face charges, Graveley said.
Added Graveley, who said he had informed Blake of the decision not to file charges: "I do not believe the state ... would be able to prove that the privilege of self-defense is not available.''
Graveley said it is "incontrovertible" that Blake was armed with a "razor blade-type knife" when he was shot. Graveley said Blake had admitted to possessing the knife but the prosecutor has no plans to charge him.