- A murder charge against Aaron Spencer, who won the GOP nomination for sheriff in Arkansas, was dismissed after a dash‑cam memory card that might have shown the shooting went missing.
- Spencer had been awaiting trial for the killing of Michael Fosler, who faced accusations of sexually abusing Spencer’s then‑13‑year‑old daughter; Spencer says he acted to protect her.
- The judge ruled law‑enforcement conduct was “so egregious” dismissal was warranted, while prosecutors maintained Spencer planned the killing.
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