Officer Involved In Death Of Eric Garner Loses Appeal Of Firing

A state appeals court ruled that the New York Police Department was justified in firing the officer involved in the 2014 incident with Eric Garner. The officer used an illegal chokehold during an arrest for selling loose cigarettes, leading to Garner's death. Despite the incident, no criminal charges were filed against the officer.

What was the outcome of the state appeals court ruling regarding the officer's job?

Were any criminal charges filed against the officer involved in Eric Garner's death?