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Sachi McClendon

Sachi McClendon is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas.

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‘Live PD’ Edited This Footage After Cops Asked Them to

Police asked the show to edit out officers using violence or questionable language. The company says it had other reasons for not airing the footage.

Cary Aspinwall

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