
This undated photo provided by the Las Cruces Police Department shows former Las Cruces Police officer Christopher Smelser, who has been charged with second-degree murder after authorities say he killed a detainee he had placed in a chokehold. State Attorney General Hector Balderas said Thursday, July 16, 2020, he has filed the charge against Smelser in the death of Antonio Valenzuela. (Las Cruces Police Department via AP)
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