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Frames internal investigation as credible and standard procedure
The article notes that Metropolitan Police Internal Affairs is investigating and will hand findings to federal prosecutors, implying institutional accountability without skepticism.
“Metropolitan Police Internal Affairs is investigating the shooting and will turn its findings over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”
framing internal investigations as ineffective due to recurring misconduct and lack of transparency
[comprehensive_sourcing] (severity 8/10): The article notes the outcome of a prior investigation was never disclosed, suggesting a pattern of opacity and raising doubts about accountability mechanisms.
“The outcome of the earlier Mission Division probe was never publicly disclosed.”