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brooklynite

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Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:13 PM Apr 2015

Statement by Attorney General Lynch on the Situation in Baltimore

Source: Department of Justice

Attorney General Loretta Lynch released the following statement on the situation in Baltimore, Maryland:

“I condemn the senseless acts of violence by some individuals in Baltimore that have resulted in harm to law enforcement officers, destruction of property and a shattering of the peace in the city of Baltimore. Those who commit violent actions, ostensibly in protest of the death of Freddie Gray, do a disservice to his family, to his loved ones, and to legitimate peaceful protestors who are working to improve their community for all its residents.

“The Department of Justice stands ready to provide any assistance that might be helpful. The Civil Rights Division and the FBI have an ongoing, independent criminal civil rights investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Gray. We will continue our careful and deliberate examination of the facts in the coming days and weeks. The department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has also been fully engaged in a collaborative review of the Baltimore City Police Department. The department’s Community Relations Service has already been on the ground, and they are sending additional resources as they continue to work with all parties to reduce tensions and promote the safety of the community. And in the coming days, Vanita Gupta, head of the Civil Rights Division, and Ronald Davis, Director of Community Oriented Policing Services, will be traveling to Baltimore to meet with faith and community leaders, as well as city officials.

“As our investigative process continues, I strongly urge every member of the Baltimore community to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. In the days ahead, I intend to work with leaders throughout Baltimore to ensure that we can protect the security and civil rights of all residents. And I will bring the full resources of the Department of Justice to bear in protecting those under threat, investigating wrongdoing, and securing an end to violence.”

Read more: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-lynch-situation-baltimore



Hell of a first day on the job...
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Statement by Attorney General Lynch on the Situation in Baltimore (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2015 OP
"Hell of a first day on the job" = something I think all of DU can agree on today! n/t arcane1 Apr 2015 #1
If these cops walk, then it's all just talk BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #2
K & R nt okaawhatever Apr 2015 #3
I'll tell you something about Fergusen, Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #4
reasoned and balanced heaven05 Apr 2015 #5

Baitball Blogger

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4. I'll tell you something about Fergusen,
Tue Apr 28, 2015, 10:09 AM
Apr 2015

It established precedent. Once it became clear that one police department was abusing Civil Rights, it opened the door that others were doing it too. That provided a moral mandate for our legal authorities, such as the attorney general's office, to investigate similar abuses in other cities.

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