Mexico Criticizes Washington State Prosecutor's Decision on Zambrano Television del Sur
go to original September 10, 2015

Pasco Police Shooting Victim’s Father: ‘They Killed Him Like a Pig’ (Fusion)

The Mexican government expressed “profound disappointment” due to the no-charge ruling against the police officers that killed Mexican farm worker Antonio Zambrano in Franklin, Washington, Feb. 11, saying that the court decision increases the perception of impunity in cases of police brutality against minorities in the United States.

The Ministry of Foreign Relations released a statement also criticizing the U.S. prosecutor's decision to lay charges against the police officers arguing there wasn't sufficient evidence, when in fact there is a video and testimonies that prove Zambrano was shot and killed without true motives.

The ministry added that it would continue offering legal assistance and other aid to the family of Zambrano in their quest for justice.

Earlier on Wednesday, Washington authorities said that three police officers in Washington state, Ryan Flanagan, Adam Wright and Adrian Alaniz, would not face charges over the shooting of Zambrano.

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Related: No charges, but Pasco Police Shooting Case Far from Over (Associated Press)

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