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A special prosecutor has been appointed in the reckless homicide case against two Canton police officers.

The officers are accused in the April 2024 death of Frank Tyson, who died after being restrained.

A trial for the two officers, who are free on bond, is scheduled for January 26.

CANTON − A special prosecutor will handle the pending criminal case against two Canton police officers accused of reckless homicide in the April 2024 death of Frank Tyson.

Visiting Judge James L. Kimbler on Dec. 1 appointed Marion County Prosecutor Raymond A. Grogan Jr. to handle the matter.

The judge, who retired from Medina County Common Pleas Court at the end of 2014, scheduled a 2 p.m. hearing on Dec. 12 at Stark County Common Pleas Court for Grogan to make his initial appearance.

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