Experts: Unusual Factors In Ex-Texas Officer’s Murder Conviction

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – Every case is unique, as is every jury. But experts say several factors seemed to stack up against former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver this week when, in an extremely rare outcome, he was convicted of murder for a shooting that occurred while he was on duty.
Criminal justice experts tell The Associated Press that fewer than 90 officers have been charged with murder or manslaughter for such shootings since 2005. Less than half were convicted or pleaded gu