Tag Archives: in-custody death

Right Now in Chicago: National Bar Association’s Day of Action re excessive force

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Susan Chandler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Bar Association January 15, 2015 communications@nationalbar.org THE NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR A DAY OF ACTION IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS RELATED TO DEATHS INVOLVING POLICE IN FLORIDA, ARKANSAS, MISSOURI, TEXAS, NEW YORK, OHIO AND CALIFORNIA WHO: National … Continue reading →

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Archangels of Justice on The Michael Bell Case – YouTube

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Susan Chandler

Archangels of Justice on The Michael Bell Case – YouTube.

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Arizona promised that Tony Lester’s 23-minute, videotaped in-custody death won’t be in vain.

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Susan Chandler

I am grateful to investigate reporter Wendy Halloran for giving Tony Lester’s preventable and painful death the attention it deserved, leading to a small cash settlement as well as an admission of guilt and a promise from the Arizona Department … Continue reading →

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Arrested for an old parking ticket, elderly woman dies in court “gasping for breath” after sheriff’s deputies refused to give her medication.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Susan Chandler

Originally posted on Prison Reform Movement's Weblog- America: Land of the Free, Home of the Incarcerated:
The deceased, who was fighting a traffic ticket, suffered from asthma — but deputies accused her of faking, suit filed in court argues.…

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