New articles focused on two former police officers accused of having been mob hit men.

Police critics say the rule adds to a public perception that accused officers get special treatment.

The case of a fourth officer accused in another shooting has not yet been presented to the grand jury.

Another officer accused in the case had been killed in the line of duty, they added.

No rallies have been held for the officers accused in the Louima case.

The other defendants are the city, the Police Department and the individual officers accused in the attack.

Internal reports are used by the police to determine whether officers accused of misconduct should be disciplined.

Some of the officers accused of leading the rebellion have yet to appear before the court.

He called the training inadequate and accused fellow officers of not understanding guerrilla warfare.

Mr. Louima is black, and the four officers accused in the case are white.