Prosecutor Seeks Indictment for Cop who Killed Naked, Unarmed Black Veteran

A Georgia prosecutor is seeking an indictment against a cop who fatally shot a naked and unarmed Black veteran on March 9, 2015.


Robert D. James Jr., district attorney of DeKalb County, announced he will present to the grand jury charges against Officer Robert Olsen on Jan. 21. The charges include felony murder, aggravated assault, violation of oath of office and making a false statement.

Anthony Hill, 27, was an Air Force veteran who had completed a tour in the Kandahar Providence of Afghanistan. Upon his return, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and eventually bipolar disorder.

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