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Life without parole for murderer of cop at traffic stop

A man convicted of murdering a police officer during a traffic stop in New York City has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 55 years.

Prosecutors say Dexter Bostic and two others act- ed as a team to shoot two officers in 2007 after being caught with a stolen SUV containing illegal weapons.

Bostic, of Far Rockaway, was convicted of shooting and killing Officer Russel...

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