Today's Video Focus: A sacked Atlanta police officer, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks twice in the back as he tried to flee a drink-driving arrest, has been charged with murder. If convicted, Garrett Rolfe faces possible life in prison or the death penalty.
Focus of the Day Article: Lawyers have said there is a case for complainers in sexual offences cases to be given their own legal representation when applications are made to lead evidence of bad character or sexual history so they can make submissions on whether such an application should be granted in order to prevent “re-victimisation” of complainers. Full story - Scottish Legal News
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