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Eric garner grand jury
How Opening Up Grand Jury Proceedings Can Assist Eric Garner’s Case
If grand jury transcripts are made public in Eric Garner’s case, Harvard Law School professor Ron Sullivan says “relevant information” could emerge for both the federal civil rights investigation and for Garner’s legal representatives, who are bringing a civil lawsuit against the city.
Reckless Endangerment Charge Should Have Been Considered in Eric Garner Grand Jury, Says Letitia James
Grand jury proceedings in New York State are secret. Public Advocate Letitia James says the public deserves access to the Garner grand jury’s transcripts
At NYC City Hall, Accountability for Police Violence Becomes Refrain
Friction between New York City police and city council members has only grown more visible over time amidst ongoing protests over the grand jury decisions in Missouri and Staten Island to not indict white police officers for the tragic deaths of unarmed black men.
