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Colorado officer guilty of reckless endangerment for handcuffed woman hit by train, but not attempted manslaughter

  • Colorado police officer found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault for placing handcuffed woman in patrol car on train tracks before it was hit by a train, seriously injuring her.
  • Judge determined officer did not knowingly intend to harm the woman but failed to appreciate the risk posed by parking on the tracks.
  • Officer claimed she was unaware the car was on the tracks and her attention was on the perceived threat from the woman.
  • The other officer involved has not yet entered a plea and faces misdemeanor charges.
  • The incident resulted in serious injuries to the handcuffed woman when the patrol car was struck by a passing train.
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