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In this video, Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer Benson Varghese explains the differences in how grand juries handle cases involving civilians versus law enforcement officers in Tarrant County, Texas. We focus on the case of Aaron Dean, the Fort Worth police officer charged with the murder of Atatiana Jefferson. Learn about the grand jury process, the unique procedures for law enforcement incidents, and the concerns raised by these disparities in the justice system.

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0:00 Introduction to Tatyana Jefferson’s Case and Aaron Dean
0:02 Focus: Aaron Dean, the Fort Worth police officer charged with murder
0:14 Grand Jury Process in Texas: Reviewing Probable Cause
0:22 Grand Jury System: 12 Members, Nine Votes Required for Indictment
0:48 Tarrant County District Attorney’s Policies for Civilians vs. Law Enforcement
0:55 Civilian Defendant Limitations: Sworn Affidavits and Possible Testimony
1:18 Law Enforcement Defendant Procedure: Different Protocols
1:51 Law Enforcement Incident Team: Composed of Former Police Officers
2:03 Law Enforcement Incident Protocol: Includes Autopsy, Ballistics, and Digital Evidence
2:23 Family and Officer Lawyers Can Meet with the District Attorney After Investigation
2:35 Lawyers’ Role: Presenting to the Grand Jury, Including Calling Witnesses
2:43 Officer Defense Lawyers: Allowed to Present Evidence and Call Witnesses
3:08 Civilian Attorneys: Limited to Sworn Affidavits and Client Testimony
3:22 Tarrant County District Attorney’s Protocol: No Recommendation to Grand Jury
3:38 Public Statements Contradicting Written Policy
3:50 Concerns: Two-Tiered Justice System for Civilians vs. Law Enforcement
3:59 Lack of Consistency in Handling Law Enforcement Cases
4:05 Citizens’ Concerns about Fairness in the Justice System