He throws out manslaughter indictment against NYPD Officer Richard Smith . `` It can not be said more forcefully that we disagree with the court , '' a statement issued by the Bronx District Attorney 's Office said . He was accused in the death of Richard Smith , 18 , during a chase in Brooklyn . The prosecution told the grand jury about police communications , the judge says .
He throws out manslaughter indictment against NYPD Officer Richard Smith . He was accused in the death of Richard Smith , 18 , during a chase in Brooklyn . The prosecution told the grand jury about police communications , the judge says .