Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton plans to pursue criminal charges against those involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, but he’s waiting for the U-S Justice Department to complete its investigation. Greene died in Union Parish, where Belton has local jurisdiction. He says while the federal investigation has taken time, it has produced results.
“We have a new autopsy report that eliminated the car accident as one of the factors of his death, we also see that there is a statewide probe into the State Police by the federal government,” said Belton.
Belton says the U.S, Attorney’s Office asked him not to move forward with state charges, because it may impede the federal investigation.
“Once that investigation is complete, I will then have a full file, with more information and we have more information even now like I said a better autopsy report and etcetera, with more information that I can use to strengthen my case, ” said Belton.
Greene died following a multi-parish police chase that ended with State Troopers beating and tasing Greene in what State Police called a violent struggle. Belton expects the federal D-O-J will complete its investigation soon.
“But once I get their complete file of the investigation and look at the additional evidence and facts, I will then proceed,” said Belton.
Belton was a guest this morning on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster. To hear the entire interview, click here.
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