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Explained: Why Court Said No Case Against US Cop Who Killed Indian Student
22Feb By adminNo Comments
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Explained: Why Court Said No Case Against US Cop Who Killed Indian Student

[ad_1] Jaahnavi Kandula wa a Master's student in Seattle from Andhra Pradesh.New Delhi: Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student, was killed after being hit by a speeding police vehicle in the US state of Washington on January 23 last year. After a year of legal battles, court proceedings, statements from both the Indian and US governments, and calls for accountability, the police officer behind the wheels of the vehicle that ran over Ms Kandula will walk free, at least for now. Despite acknowledging the impact on communities both locally and "across the world", a US prosecutor claimed a lack of "sufficient evidence" to pursue criminal charges against Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who was driving at 120 kmph when his cop car hit Ms Kandula, a Master's student in Seattle from A...
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“She Was 26, Limited Value”: What US Cop Said After Indian Died In Accident
22Feb By adminNo Comments
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“She Was 26, Limited Value”: What US Cop Said After Indian Died In Accident

[ad_1] Daniel Auderer was heard laughing about the deadly crashNew Delhi: The US police officer who ran over an Indian student while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of "sufficient" evidence, authorities said.Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was killed by a speeding police car while crossing a street in Seattle on January 23 last year. Seattle Police officer Kevin Dave was reportedly driving at a speed of 119 km/h on the way to a report of a drug overdose call. Ms Kandula was thrown 100 feet when she was struck by the police patrol vehicle.In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department in September last year, Dave's colleague and officer Daniel Auderer, who was dispatched to assist with the fatality collision, was heard laughing about the ...
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US Cop Who Ran Over Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula To Not Face Criminal Charges
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US Cop Who Ran Over Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula To Not Face Criminal Charges

[ad_1] Daniel Auderer in a body-cam footage can be seen laughing about Jaahnavi Kandula's death. (File)Washington: The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of "sufficient" evidence, authorities said.On Wednesday, the King County Prosecutor's Office said they will not move forward with criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, FOX13 Seattle reported.In a statement released Wednesday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney said, "Kandula's death is heartbreaking and impacted communities in King County and across the world." Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23. He wa...
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“We Grieve For Her”: Protest Rally In Seattle Over Indian Killed In US
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“We Grieve For Her”: Protest Rally In Seattle Over Indian Killed In US

[ad_1] On Saturday, rally attendees pointed out that Jaahnavi Kandula's life did have value.Seattle: Demanding justice for Jaahnavi Kandula, members of the South Asian community here met the Mayor of Seattle and top city officials and also held a rally at the site where the Indian student was struck and killed by a speeding police patrol car.Ms Kandula, 23, was hit by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street on January 23. He was driving at 74 mph (more than 119 kmh) on the way to a report of a drug overdose call.In bodycam footage released on Monday by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.Auderer can be he...
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“Will Ensure…”: On Indian Student’s Death, An Apology By Mayor, Top Cop
17Sep By adminNo Comments
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“Will Ensure…”: On Indian Student’s Death, An Apology By Mayor, Top Cop

[ad_1] Jahnavi Kandula Death: Mayor Bruce Harrel apologised to the Indian communityNew Delhi: The Seattle Mayor has expressed his anguish over the death of an Indian student, days after a bodycam footage of a cop - joking about the incident - went viral.In the bodycam footage, officer Daniel Auderer was heard laughing about the deadly crash after Jaahnavi Kandula was run over by a police car earlier this year. Mayor Bruce Harrel apologised to the Indian community for the insensitive remarks made by Daniel Auderer. "Members of the Indian community have come together because of the unfortunate and insensitive remarks I believe were made.We are making sure that our apology as city officials is felt to your community and family, my condolences for your loss," he said.Seattle police chief Adr...
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Who Was Jaahnavi Kandula, Indian Student Killed By Police Vehicle In US
14Sep By adminNo Comments
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Who Was Jaahnavi Kandula, Indian Student Killed By Police Vehicle In US

[ad_1] Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was from Andhra Pradesh.US has assured of a fair probe after a video showing a cop joking about the death of an Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle after she was hit by a speeding police car went viral. The Indian Consulate in San Francisco had expressed concern over the handling of the case. The video shows officer Daniel Auderer laughing about the deadly crash and saying there was no need for a criminal investigation against his colleague Kevin Dave, who was driving the car.Who was Jaahnavi Kandula?The 23-year-old was from Andhra Pradesh and pursuing a master's degree from the Northeastern University campus in South Lake Union.She went to the US from Bengaluru on a student exchange programme in 2021 and was due to graduate this December.Ms Kandula's ...
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