Overview

• The negligent homicide charge against trooper Kory York in Ronald Greene's 2019 death has been dropped by Louisiana prosecutors.
• This decision leaves only two officers facing multiple felony malfeasance counts, diminishing the likelihood of significant prison time for anyone involved.
• Ronald Greene's death, initially attributed to a car crash, was later revealed through body-camera footage to involve severe physical abuse by troopers.
• Autopsy reports listed multiple contributing factors to Greene's death, including stun gun use, physical struggle, and cocaine complications, complicating the prosecution's case.
• The case has spurred national outrage and a U.S. Justice Department civil rights investigation into Louisiana state police practices.