An Ohio attorney was removed from a courtroom in handcuffs and sentenced to five days in jail after she refused to take off a Black Lives Matter pin at a judge’s request.
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An attorney in OH has been sentenced to five days in jail after refusing to remove her Black Lives Matter pin at the request of the judge, who found it too political and provocative for the courtroom.
My unwavering support for our police officers does not and can not preempt our commitment to addressing systemic racism in our nation.
Many consecutive Whites are saying that the mere term Black Lives Matters is racist because all lives matter, missing the point.
Following the deaths of unarmed civilians Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, who were shot by police officers earlier this month, the rapper remained silent on the Black Live Matter movement – a silence which has been broadly criticized by the hip-hop community.
Curtatone countered, saying Somerville should reinforce the values it has built: a safer community thanks to the highest quality policing by a force dedicated to community policing, de-escalation, proper use of force, anti-bias awareness, and compassionate and informed policing of those facing mental health issues or drug addiction.
“Peaceful protest to end violence and injustice stands at the core of our nation’s values and our democracy and we will continue our peaceful protest via the banner”.
When asked if the group had any specific concerns about the Bangor Police Department Hammill said they do not, adding that the department has been responsive and good to work with. Do they want it down? He said Donald Trump won’t “pander” to one race. The Boston Globe reports the letter says the sign on city hall is “demoralizing” for officers, especially with recent deadly shootings targeting police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La.
Somerville Police Chief David Fallon answered questions and made a brief statement in front of Somerville City Hall Thursday morning.
And his opinion on BLM?
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“When I hear the hashtag or see the banner ‘Black Lives Matter, ‘ it just brings to my mind personally that we have to be inclusive”, Fallon said to reporters.
