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  • Volunteer Deputy Who Killed Unarmed Black Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

    Robert Bates says he meant to stun Eric Harris, not kill him.

    Kenrya Rankin Jun 1, 2016 11:18AM EDT

    Jury Finds Tulsa Volunteer Deputy Guilty of Killing Unarmed Black Man

    Septuagenarian Robert Bates says he meant to stun Eric Harris, not shoot him.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 28, 2016 12:15AM EDT

    Tulsa Sheriff Won't Resign, But Won't Seek Re-election Either

    Over the April 2 killing of Eric Harris by one of Glanz’s volunteer reserve deputies.

    Julianne Hing May 5, 2015 11:58AM EDT

    Tulsa Deputy Denies His Missing Training Records Were Faked

    The Tulsa Sheriff’s Office cannot locate the paperwork which shows Bates was authorized to carry a firearm.

    Julianne Hing Apr 17, 2015 4:44PM EDT

    Tulsa Reserve Cop Gets Manslaughter Charge for 'Inadvertent' Killing

    Robert Bates, a volunteer deputy, shot and killed Eric Harris on April 2.
    Julianne Hing Apr 13, 2015 4:58PM EDT

    Clinton In, Rubio Next, and What About Loretta Lynch's Confirmation?

    Some of Monday’s big stories

    Julianne Hing Apr 13, 2015 10:00AM EDT

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