NC sheriff deputies shared racist video game

DOJ: NC sheriff deputies shared racist video game
Source: AP

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say deputies of a North Carolina sheriff accused of illegally targeting Latino drivers shared links to a bloody video game where players shoot people entering the country illegally, including children and pregnant women.

Lawyers for the U.S. Justice Department filed new documents this week in their complaint against Alamance County Sheriff Terry S. Johnson, who is accused of violating the rights of citizens and legal residents by detaining and arresting Latinos without probable cause. Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to find in their favor without a trial, citing extensive evidence of racial bias.

Johnson's lawyer did not respond to messages seeking comment Wednesday, though they have filed their own motion with the court seeking to have the case dismissed.

According to the government's motion, a high-ranking deputy emailed out the link to the violent game.

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