Former Atlanta Police Officer Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Amid Controversy and Outcry
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Brown dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim, who fatally shot unarmed Black man Jimmy Atchison in January 2019, ruling that Kim acted in "textbook self-defense." Kim, a 26-year veteran, testified that he feared for his life when Atchison raised his arm from a pile of clothes, leading him to believe he was armed. The incident, which sparked protests and policy changes regarding police body cameras, left Atchison's family devastated as they sought accountability for his death.
June 04, 2025
