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New York Trooper Charged With Manslaughter Over Unarmed Man's Death After High-Speed Chase

  • New York state trooper Anthony Nigro charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting James Huber after a high-speed car chase in February 2022.
  • Nigro pleaded not guilty to first- and second-degree manslaughter and was released without bail.
  • Body camera footage shows Nigro firing two shots at Huber, who was unarmed, after he pulled over in Buffalo.
  • Huber died of gunshot wounds at the scene, and his death was investigated by Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the charges against Nigro.
  • Criminal charges against police officers are rare in New York.
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