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We will not be silenced, protesters say after Grand Rapids police arrest them

‘We will not be silenced,’ protesters say after Grand Rapids police arrest them Updated Mar 12, 2021; GRAND RAPIDS, MI – More protests against racism and police brutality are being planned, according to activists arrested Monday by Grand Rapids police during a demonstration calling for the conviction of a former Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Justice for Black Lives leaders and other activists held a press conference Tuesday, March 9, saying they were targeted by police to try to silence them. But the police say they weren’t targeted but arrested for illegally blocking the roadway and peaceful protests are supported and encouraged.

Coronavirus & Crime: Kent County sees 37% spike in criminal charges for 2020

Coronavirus & Crime: Kent County sees 37% spike in criminal charges for 2020 The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office in 2020 filed more than 10,500 criminal charges, a spike that local officials say was influenced by the coronavirus pandemic. Author: John Hogan Updated: 6:39 PM EST March 10, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. A year that saw a record number of homicides in Grand Rapids also saw a dramatic increase in criminal charges filed by the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office, with the coronavirus pandemic playing a role. “I think across the board, people have said that violent crime is definitely up,’’ Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker said. “COVID is certainly a factor.’’

Accused rioters have their day in court; only two of 22 cases have been resolved

Accused rioters have their day in court; only two of 22 cases have been resolved Twenty-two people have been charged with riot and related offenses for damage in downtown Grand Rapids May 30-31; only two of the defendants have been sentenced. Author: John Hogan Updated: 7:04 PM EST March 9, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. In the more than nine months since rioting heavily damaged businesses and public buildings in downtown Grand Rapids, felony cases against the accused participants are slowly working their way through court. Two of the defendants had hearings on Tuesday.  Three others recently pleaded guilty and await sentencing, while two others have already been sentenced. 

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