Charges Dismissed Against 17 Austin Police Officers Over 2020 Protests

City Officials Request Federal Investigation into Police Department's Tactics, as Prosecution Continues for Four Other Officers

Travis County District Attorney José Garza has dismissed charges against 17 Austin police officers who were indicted for their actions during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Despite the dismissals, the prosecution of four other officers will continue.
City officials, including the Mayor and the DA, have requested a federal investigation into the Austin Police Department's crowd control tactics during the protests.
The city has paid out over $18 million to settle civil lawsuits related to the protests, with eight more suits still pending.
Lawyers representing the officers have criticized the indictments as politically motivated and lacking in understanding of police tactics.