April 13, 2021 by V Leigh

The killing of Daunte Wright

We are sick and heartbroken.

In the closing days of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, Brooklyn Center police killed 20 year old Daunte Wright, another Black man, during a traffic stop.

This violence is a basic part of police interactions with communities of color. It must stop. pic.twitter.com/bCqp3xRnT8
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) April 12, 2021

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‘Daily Show’s’ Trevor Noah Says Daunte Wright Is Proof Cops ‘Don’t Give a Shit’ https://t.co/o0bel5rLWu
— Jeffrey Levin (@jilevin) April 13, 2021

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More on Daunte Wright’s death and Caron Nazario’s violent traffic stop: https://t.co/rTaRiZBlAr pic.twitter.com/rCGGRYUFei
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) April 13, 2021

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‘Great … put her in jail like they would do any one of us’ — Naisha Wright, in response to hearing that the officer who killed her nephew Daunte Wright has resigned pic.twitter.com/95oPUPMq8Y
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) April 13, 2021

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Tasers look and feel different from pistols, and most police forces have protocols to prevent a mix-up.

So how could the officer who shot Daunte Wright in Minnesota on Sunday grab her gun instead of her Taser, as the police chief said? https://t.co/vBz8uVo7tA
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 13, 2021

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#DaunteWright’s father speaks out: “I can’t accept that – a mistake, that doesn’t even sound right. This officer has been on the force for 26 years. I can’t accept that.”pic.twitter.com/P9FRnpM3jQ
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 13, 2021

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Justice is the fight for life. #DaunteWright

🎨 by @arielsinhaha pic.twitter.com/s83uCYzlZ5
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) April 13, 2021

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March 8, 2021 by V Leigh

Where is the police accountability?

Retired N.Y.P.D. Officer Who Guarded City Hall Charged in Capitol Riot https://t.co/LEMmoU6A29
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) February 24, 2021

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#Blacktroopers accuse #Maryland State #Police of racism and #discrimination, state senator says – https://t.co/DRVBcQGiR6
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) February 20, 2021

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#ICYMI:
Video shows #California #deputies fatally shoot Black man, #KurtAndrasReinhold, accused of…. jaywalking! – https://t.co/ZcmjqLGEKx Racism
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) February 20, 2021

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Today Elijah McClain would have turned 25 years old. In August 2019, police officers in Aurora, Colorado, approached Elijah as he walked home from a convenience store. A 911 caller framed him as a “suspicious person.” Like Trayvon, like so many, Elijah never made it home. pic.twitter.com/TTMpQrpF9g
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) February 25, 2021

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An independent investigation finds Aurora Police did not have a basis to stop, frisk, or restrain Elijah McClain. The report also found, “EMS administered a ketamine dosage based on a grossly inaccurate and inflated estimate of Mr. McClain’s size.”https://t.co/boUoZGO63g
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) February 22, 2021

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Independent investigators say Aurora police had no legal basis to stop or use a chokehold on #ElijahMcClain. He was walking with groceries. Paramedics did not properly examine him before injecting ketamine.

He died days later. He was 23.

No officers were charged. pic.twitter.com/7j6MVhSqMw
— AJ+ (@ajplus) February 22, 2021

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Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died after police choked him and injected him with ketamine as he walked home from a convenience store in Aurora, Colorado, on Aug. 24, 2019. #coleg https://t.co/RbkI5PeNu0
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) February 22, 2021

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I will proudly vote for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

I do it for Aiyana Stanley-Jones. She was only 7 yrs old. @detroitpolice used military-like equipment that killed her.

Aiyana: This bill could have easily been named for you baby girl. https://t.co/b3dbfDT5Gq
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) March 4, 2021

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This morning, the PAB announced there was body-worn camera footage showing an RPD officer pepperspraying a woman with her toddler on Feb. 22. Afterwards, RPD released that footage to the public. This clip from a security camera is among that footage. https://t.co/3aWyRFRM7v
— Rochester Police Accountability Board (@RochesterPAB) March 5, 2021

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February 12, 2021 by V Leigh

A Grand Jury chose not to charge two Buffalo police officers who pushed 75-year-old Martin Gugino to the ground (fracturing his skull) during a protest last June

A 9-year-old was pepper-sprayed instead of receiving help. It’s part of the ‘dehumanization of Black girls,’ experts say – https://t.co/p8O9mikKbO

Protests In #Rochester As Lawmakers Move To #Ban Use of #ChemicalIrritants On #Minors – https://t.co/EDj6jRltxk
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) February 5, 2021

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Today in 1999, Amadou Diallo was was killed by NYPD in a hail of 41 bullets in the vestibule of his own home. The officers said they thought he had a gun, it turned out to be his house keys. #OTDIH #OTD #BlackHistory #BHM #NAN #NeverForget #BlackHistory365 pic.twitter.com/yRHjlLpH8F
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) February 4, 2021

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2 Buffalo police officers, who violently pushed a 75-year-old man to the ground, had their assault charges dismissed by a grand jury.

The man was filmed bleeding and suffered a fractured skull. Officers Aaron Torgalski and Robert McCabe have been suspended with pay since July. pic.twitter.com/yCLqZbYaCS
— AJ+ (@ajplus) February 11, 2021

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A Grand Jury chose not to charge two Buffalo police officers who pushed 75-year-old Martin Gugino to the ground (fracturing his skull) during a protest last June, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced pic.twitter.com/H2ZqSm4NHc
— Michael Holmes (@holmescnn) February 11, 2021

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January 28, 2021 by V Leigh

NPR examined thousands of pages of public records to investigate the details of fatal police shootings of unarmed Black people — and the backgrounds of the officers who shot them.

I’m so tired of the framing of “unarmed” Black people. There is never justification for police to kill with impunity. We deserve to live. All of us.

The police need to stop killing *all* of us. Full stop. https://t.co/vy4SzpHC4B
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 26, 2021

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“Since 2015, police officers have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black men and women nationwide, an NPR investigation has found. NPR reviewed police, court and other records to examine the details of the cases.”

A must read. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/rXSEJpHMaB
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 26, 2021

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The same reporter @cherylwt found that a @detroitpolice ofr was involved in 5 shootings. 3 were off duty + 2 on duty. Each time he was let off including one in 2017 when he fatally shot a 19 yr old Black teen in the back. She found out that the 1st person he called was his union. https://t.co/e7XatFYeqq
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 26, 2021

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From 2009 through 2019, at least 179 people died in jail or in incidents involving police in the St. Louis area. 92% were men and 73% were Black. https://t.co/tbQxAq4Wt2
— Ethan Brown (@ethanbrown72) January 20, 2021

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NPR examined thousands of pages of public records to investigate the details of fatal police shootings of unarmed Black people — and the backgrounds of the officers who shot them. pic.twitter.com/wmGSCs0Ff3
— NPR (@NPR) January 25, 2021

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January 26, 2021 by V Leigh

Remember, there were only 18 days in 2020 where the police did not kill someone.

Remember, there were only 18 days in 2020 where the police did not kill someone.

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— deray (@deray) January 7, 2021

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7 bullets in the back and no charges. 7 bullets. In the back. And no charges.

Not charging the officer who shot Jacob Blake is a green light for police across the country to continue devaluing, dehumanizing, and destroying Black lives.

We need justice.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 6, 2021

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EXCLUSIVE: A new report reveals complaints against 1,826 Baltimore Police officers, including 400 accused of violence. Most haven’t faced accountability. “You look at this report and there are these officers that everybody’s known about for years.”https://t.co/evQUbDNzIt
— The Appeal (@theappeal) January 19, 2021

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Police killed 1,127 people in 2020—black people were 28% of those killed by officers despite being only 13% of the population.

What’s the statistic like in other advanced democracies?https://t.co/K4rim0zqF2
— Dillon S. (@DillonsVerities) January 18, 2021

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January 12, 2021 by V Leigh

An Ohio mayor and police chief expressed “horror” at the lack of medical aid provided to unarmed Black man Andre Hill as he lay dying on the ground after being fatally shot by a cop.

The Columbus police officer who killed #AndreHill has been fired.

Hill was unarmed. Bodycam footage shows him holding a cellphone seconds before he was shot. pic.twitter.com/CdIWlPimWz
— AJ+ (@ajplus) December 31, 2020

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Former Ofc. Adam Coy killed #AndreHill. His partner, Ofc. Amy Detweiler, now confirms she did NOT consider Andre a threat and saw NO gun (he held a phone). Coy didn’t even give Andre a chance to talk before he opened fire! What kind of policing is this?? pic.twitter.com/PTlXXwkIdd
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) December 31, 2020

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Interview with partner of #officer who shot #AndreHill reveals new details – https://t.co/Cb9XI3g5Bt Racism
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) January 1, 2021

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An Ohio mayor and police chief expressed “horror” at the lack of medical aid provided to unarmed Black man Andre Hill as he lay dying on the ground after being fatally shot by a cop. https://t.co/JOqPGVzCoo
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) December 31, 2020

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#AndreHill shared this positive message just last year. Andre was a happy man who loved his family & his LIFE. He should be alive today… As we reflect on the year that’s ending, may we not forget the families who have lost their loved ones this tumultuous year. pic.twitter.com/ez297KNOsg
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) December 31, 2020

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December 30, 2020 by V Leigh

Since 2015, New York City has paid more than $1 billion to settle police misconduct cases, while Chicago and Los Angeles spent more than $200 million. Since 2016, DC has spent more than $40 million. Many of these settlements receive little coverage.

“ALL police wellness checks were fatal.”

Canada 2020 https://t.co/rYeeDsdAj4
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) December 23, 2020

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Must Watch: Keller PD releases body cam footage of arrest being made on a son and father. pic.twitter.com/FeDkfNw8JI
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) December 23, 2020

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#Kansas #deputy purposely ran over Black man – https://t.co/OhIrnToQ0C #Racism
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) December 22, 2020

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“Among other disturbing incidents of police brutality, the footage shows a Boston Police Department sergeant joyfully bragging about hitting people with his car.”

Story by @ishenarobinson https://t.co/gXBoUCWIeN
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) December 22, 2020

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Previously unseen body camera footage from the Boston Police Department shows officers attacking protesters and bragging about assaulting them.

Read my exclusive report at @theappeal:https://t.co/9QU2BmZCz6 pic.twitter.com/naXUlmotoj
— Eoin Higgins (@EoinHiggins_) December 18, 2020

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Body camera footage shows a Columbus Police officer fatally shooting Andre Maurice Hill less than 10 seconds after spotting him in a garage.

Hill was holding up a cell phone as he took slow steps toward the officer, who quickly drew his gun and fired. https://t.co/IgenDyVA0Z
— WOSU News (@wosunews) December 23, 2020

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Since 2015, New York City has paid more than $1 billion to settle police misconduct cases, while Chicago and Los Angeles spent more than $200 million. Since 2016, DC has spent more than $40 million. Many of these settlements receive little coverage. https://t.co/K3DPXjiRUK
— Legal Defense Fund (@NAACP_LDF) December 27, 2020

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December 19, 2020 by V Leigh

This is Not a Gun: the objects police mistook for weapons before shooting

This is Not a Gun: the objects police mistook for weapons before shooting | Art | The Guardian https://t.co/Rm0L7onTuI
— glenn robinson (@glncv) December 14, 2020

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Dounya Zayer, who was shoved to the pavement by NYPD Officer Vincent D’Andraia in May during the George Floyd protests, filed a federal lawsuit against the cop and the city today.https://t.co/gGGmRcrNk5
— Noah Goldberg (@Noah__Goldberg) December 14, 2020

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These brutal police dog attacks were captured on video. Now some cities are curtailing K-9 use. – The Washington Post https://t.co/wdxrcA22eb
— glenn robinson (@glncv) December 14, 2020

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Family: #Ohio Deputy Shot Black Man, #CaseyGoodsonJr. In The Back Several Times – https://t.co/Dc3sTJ9QPp
— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) December 12, 2020

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#CaseyGoodsonJr was JUST murdered by Columbus police. In the back. Going into his own home. And these GD Dems want to talk about how “alienating” #DefundThePolice – you know what is alienating to Black voters – WATCHING US BE MURDERED BY POLICE WITH IMPUNITY.
— Leslie Mac (@LeslieMac) December 10, 2020

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Our investigation found at least 32 cases since 2010 in which police officers delayed or failed to offer emergency first aid to people who subsequently died from their injuries. In roughly half of these cases, the officers involved remained on the force. https://t.co/MOisTYQmxE
— The Marshall Project (@MarshallProj) December 18, 2020

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“I absolutely wanted that video to be out because it’s been two years … I wanted everyone to see just how terrible I was treated.”

— Anjanette Young, whose home was wrongfully raided by Chicago PD. https://t.co/iZff0yKi1x
— The ReidOut (@thereidout) December 17, 2020

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December 2, 2020 by V Leigh

And the fight for our humanity continues

Florida Police Just Murdered These Two Teenage Boys https://t.co/8qXp1ddfiw https://t.co/8qXp1ddfiw
— glenn robinson ✊ (@glncv) November 20, 2020

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It took 7 seconds for #Hayward police to shoot and kill. All he was carrying was a razor blade. 2 years ago today. #justiceforourlives pic.twitter.com/rH95Xa8jrX
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) November 16, 2020

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He needed mental health assistance. Instead, cops shot at #WalterWallaceJr 14 times.

Philadelphia Police murdered Walter Wallace in the street, in broad daylight, in front of his mother.

Enough is enough. Text ‘WALTER’ to 55156 to demand justice NOW. https://t.co/m9NWxqLQaq pic.twitter.com/iBTzg7G0Q9
— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) November 10, 2020

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#SandyGuardiola shot and killed by #Canandaigua police officer during a wellness check in her apartment. 10/4/2017 #justiceforourlives 97/100 pic.twitter.com/o39T3mBfaw
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) November 14, 2020

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Justice for #WalterWallaceJr #justiceforourlives pic.twitter.com/JqB1jAJydw
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) October 31, 2020

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Justice for #DijonKizzee shot by LA County Deputies in South LA after being chased for riding his bike on the wrong lane. They had no business stopping him. He was not being a threat to anyone. #justiceforourlives #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9d0JwRE9Xz
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) October 6, 2020

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Philadelphia’s city council voted to apologize for the 1985 bombing of a Black neighborhood.

Police dropped combat explosives on members of Black liberation group MOVE, who were living in a row house. 11 people died — including 5 children — and fires left 250 people homeless. pic.twitter.com/xQkZJ0EEuW
— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 13, 2020

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Since 2001, the Civilian Complaint Review Board brought charges against 3,188 NYPD officers—but just 7 were fired. One man was attacked, knocked unconscious by an officer as he fed the homeless. The officer was charged w/excessive force—but then cleared. https://t.co/XYVx3EjRdb
— Ethan Brown (@ethanbrown72) November 15, 2020

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According to Mapping Police Violence, there have only been 16 days this year where police did not kill someone. In March & July they killed someone every single day.

A reminder that this year @PublicHealth called police violence a public health crisis pic.twitter.com/SJbSbi2reG
— When is the General Strike? (@SoulRevision) November 24, 2020

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October 24, 2020 by V Leigh

Reforms do not solve the root causes of harm

Ghaisar’s family has spent almost three years seeking justice and answers. “We carry this grief with us as we have fought, and will continue to fight, for justice for Bijan and so many other victims of police brutality,” the Ghaisar family said. https://t.co/OxcSM1Ma8Y
— Dakin Andone (@dakinandone) October 16, 2020

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Breaking: Two Park Police officers charged in Fairfax with manslaughter in 2017 slaying of unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar https://t.co/bvGkql1jRT
— Tom Jackman (@TomJackmanWP) October 15, 2020

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Friends and family of #KobeHeisler, a 21y/o unarmed man killed by police who responded to a #MentalCrisis call, spoke during the 1-year remembrance of Kobe in downtown #Minneapolis.

Kobe Heisler Remembered One Year After Being Killed By Police https://t.co/bt9S1vzIax
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) October 19, 2020

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New York City has spent $250 million settling police misconduct lawsuits over the last five years. But they don’t have the money to pay teachers. https://t.co/cF6ltp8vnt
— Gravel Institute (@GravelInstitute) October 9, 2020

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“Reforms do not solve the root causes of harm— individual or institutional. The master’s house is on fire, and the more that we try to reform, diversify, and resource it, the more people will suffer as it collapses.” @dereckapurnell #AbolitionForThePeople https://t.co/YAuHPagzsI
— connie wun, phd (@conniewunphd) October 19, 2020

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New from @dereckapurnell: “Counterintuitively, reforms do not make a system more just, but obscure the violence of the criminal legal system more efficiently.”

Read #AbolitionForThePeople “The System Is Built for Power, Not Justice.” Link below. https://t.co/OZgpoPMflh
— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) October 19, 2020

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