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They said,' Be not dismayed,' they're turning over every stone, looking at any civil rights charges on behalf of Breonna Taylor, because they would do the same for any citizen. Because Breonna Taylor deserves it.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
She was saying he's a scary Black man, and so if you say he's a scary Black person and make the jury believe that, then you want them to divorce themselves of what they see on that video of a human being being chased down and being lynched in broad daylight.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
This multibillion dollar company should dedicate as many resources giving warning to these women as they did trying to target these women.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
It doesn't have to be one against the other, we all want better policing, this is an American issue, this isn't a police issue or a civil rights issue.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
This was no accident. This was an intentional, deliberate, and unlawful use of force, driving while Black continues to result in a death sentence.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
Claiming that this deputy discharged 10 shots to get himself out of harm's way is a clear attempt to justify the killing of these teens, this disturbing incident, which cost the lives of two Black teens, again documents the dangers of driving or even riding while Black -- since the deputy also shot into the backseat, killing a passenger.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
If we don't have the systematic reform that this moment in The America of 2020 is crying out for, then we are going to continue to see hashtag after hashtag, protest after protest, and cities burning all across The America of 2020.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
We refuse to let this case resolve like so many others : quietly and without answers and justice, the family, and the people of Lafayette, deserve honesty and accountability from those who are sworn to protect them -- Lafayette Police.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
So you the people can see for yourself how they strangled, literally, the life out of a human being.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
He listened, heard their pain, and shared in their woe, that compassion meant the world to this grieving family.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
We all watched the horrific death of George Floyd on video as witnesses begged the police officer to take him into the police car and get off his neck, this abusive, excessive and inhumane use of force cost the life of a man who was being detained by the police for questioning about a non-violent charge.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
It's based on that video and probable cause why he is in custody.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
They can't stop someone in the middle of the road, hop out with( guns), create a dangerous situation and avail themselves of stand your ground or self-defense. That's just not how the law's designed to work. it's a travesty of justice that they enjoyed their freedom for 74 days after taking the life of a young black man who was simply jogging. Yet, tomorrow, on Ahmaud's birthday, his parents are denied the simple joy of celebrating with their son.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Today we can tell many of those families that there's hope for America.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Without that tape recorder, he (Raja) would have lied and his proclamation that he was standing his ground would have reigned supreme.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Black people in America have been killed by police in some of the most unbelievable manners.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Demetria Campbell was the first victim of this serial rapist with a badge, oklahoma City knew exactly who he was and did nothing when she came forward. If they had done something about Demetria Campbell’s complaint, all these other rapes could have been avoided.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
You hear them insisting that she is going to jail. You also hear hospital personnel repeating to her, 'There's nothing wrong with you,' as she continues to be in distress.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
We will be here to make sure that this is not swept under the rug, we come here to stand with these 13 victims of rape, who happen to be African-American women, to say that their lives matter, too.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
We believe Corey went to his grave not knowing if this was a real cop or not.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
We believe Corey went to his grave without knowing whether this was a real cop or not.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
This can be an opportunity, the community and the police can come together.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
We can find these criminals who committed this heinous act, this can be an opportunity.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
There's an old saying in the black community that everybody else is protected and served but we are policed, we don't want to be policed. We want to be protected and served as any American citizen.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
We find it very insulting and disrespectful not just to this family, but to the memory of a dead child, the city had at least 30 days to deliberate, to contemplate and articulate their response to our complaint.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
I don't want him just to apologize for the poor word use, i want him to apologize for the death of this 12-year-old child.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
We pray that for the sake of peace and safety and international relations that you rise to (the) occasion, and wrest control of the criminal investigation from the hands of county prosecutors in Washington state.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
He held Ms. Jones' hand and told her that he can't imagine the pain of losing a child, he also said they're looking at every part of the case to see if there was anything that they could do.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
The family won't address speculation from anonymous sources.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
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