Special prosecutor named to Scurlock case

James Scurlock was killed during protests Saturday night, May 30, 2020, in the Old Market area...
James Scurlock was killed during protests Saturday night, May 30, 2020, in the Old Market area of downtown Omaha. (Courtesy photo) (WOWT)
Published: Jun. 8, 2020 at 2:30 PM CDT
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A special prosecutor has chosen to oversee the independent investigation into James Scurlock's death.

Attorney Frederick Franklin has been appointed to convene a grand jury "as soon as feasible," by Judge Shelly Stratman.

Douglas County Attorney Doug Kleine

alleged to have shot Scurlock in the Old Market.

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