Author and wife of Weezer bassist appears in court with charges yet to be filed
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles prosecutors Wednesday did not file any charges against the wife of a Weezer band member during her initial court appearance in downtown Los Angeles. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Author Jillian Shriner was accused of firing a shot at police officers on April 8 when the LAPD officials were searching her neighborhood in Eagle Rock for three people who ran away from a car crash.
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Main Idea: Los Angeles prosecutors have not yet filed charges against Jillian Shriner, while the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says it is still waiting for more evidence from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Key Points:
- Shriner appeared in court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, but no charges were filed at that time.
- Police said she was accused of firing a shot at officers during an April 8 search in Eagle Rock.
- Body camera video showed officers ordering her to drop the gun before she raised it and fired, and officers shot back, wounding her.
- Prosecutors said they have not made a charging decision yet because investigators have not turned over all the evidence.
Impact on the People
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The court delay and missing evidence can slow accountability for alleged police shooting claims and may add costs for taxpayers and legal systems.
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- Major:Los Angeles Police Departmentgovernment agency or body
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Central law-enforcement agency involved in the shooting investigation and the evidence presented to prosecutors.
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Prosecutors are central to the charging decision and said they have not yet filed charges.
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Mentioned as another law-enforcement agency with officers at the scene and part of the evidence review.
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Mentioned because Shriner is identified as the wife of a Weezer band member; relevant background but not the.
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