Sentencing hearing begins for three former Atlanta police officers . The men were convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a federal trial last year. The officers pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to violate civil rights . Officers `` regularly swore falsely '' to get warrants , assistant U.S. attorney says .
Sentencing hearing begins for three former Atlanta police officers . Kathryn Johnston , 92 , killed in her home during botched drug raid in November 2006 . The officers pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to violate civil rights . Officers `` regularly swore falsely '' to get warrants , assistant U.S. attorney says .