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Robert Bates – Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In April 2015, Reserve Deputy Robert Bates fatally shot Eric Harris during an undercover sting operation, claiming he mistook his handgun for a Taser. Bates was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison. The incident led to a $6 million settlement with Harris’ estate and exposed issues of inadequate training and favoritism within the Sheriff’s Office.

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– [Robert Bates](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-bates/)

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