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"While I know that the Prude family, the Rochester community, and communities across the country will rightfully be devastated and disappointed, we have to respect this decision."

The policy shift comes after the video of Daniel Prude's detainment was released.

The documents also implicate the State Attorney General, who has broad powers as the special prosecutor in cases involving unarmed civilians killed by police.

"The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude's death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for," the police chief said in a statement.

Police fired tear gas and pepper balls at protesters in Rochester as demonstrations continued over the weekend.

The vehicle’s license plate matches that of another car frequently shared on social media by Hakim Gibson, a pro-NYPD activist who currently runs a “law enforcement support page.”

A protest in support of Daniel Prude is planned for Thursday night in Times Square.