N.O. COPS IN KATRINA SHOOTING CASE ALLOWED BAIL: Judge’s decision is rare for those charged with first-degree murder.

The seven New Orleans police officers charged with killing two men on the Danziger Bridge while shooting at residents fleeing Hurricane Katrina will be allowed to post bail, a judge said Friday.

All seven officers entered not guilty pleas in court Friday to murder or attempted murder charges. Four of the officers face counts of first-degree murder that carry a possible death sentence. Bail is rarely given in Louisiana for a first-degree murder charge. The ruling was protested by outraged activists gathered outside the courthouse prior to the hearing.

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