Michigan judge orders trial of ex-cop charged with murder

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From the Associated Press — A Michigan judge says a second-degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will go to trial. Judge Christina Elmore on Friday rejected a defense motion to dismiss the case. Schurr was fired after shooting Black motorist Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head last April during a struggle. Schurr’s lawyers say he acted in self defense. They say Michigan law allows police to use deadly force to stop someone from fleeing and to make an arrest. A district court judge ruled previously that there was enough evidence for Schurr to stand trial, which is scheduled to begin March 13.