Md. cop convicted in shooting has court outburst

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland officer convicted in a shooting that paralyzed a handcuffed man tried to attack prosecutors at his sentencing, delaying the proceeding until October, officials said.

Sheriff’s deputies in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County had to subdue former District Heights police Sgt. Johnnie Riley, 44, at the Tuesday hearing before clearing the courtroom, according to Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s office.

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