email Andrew Brown Jr. s Family To File Civil Rights Lawsuit Over His Shooting Death By Law Enforcement
Lawyers say they are also fighting for the full body cam footage to be released.
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The family of Andrew Brown Jr., say they will file a civil rights lawsuit over his death on April 21 at the hands of Pasquotank County, N.C., sheriff s deputies. The development comes just two days after District Attorney Andrew Womble said the deputies were were justified in shooting him.
According to CBS News, the Brown family will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the deputies and the department. Attorney Harry Daniels said the lawsuit will allege the 42-year-old father was deprived of his rights under color of state law.
Faith leaders march in Elizabeth City, demand transparency in shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr.
The faith leaders are demanding truth and accountability in the death of Brown. They held a public rally outside the Pasquotank County Courthouse. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 1:05 PM EDT May 8, 2021
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. North Carolina faith leaders marched in Elizabeth City on Saturday to demand transparency in the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr.
The faith leaders headed to the Pasquotank County Courthouse, where they held a public rally.
The clergy included Bishop William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman and other interfaith and interdenominational leaders.
Sheriff to let Andrew Brown, Jr. family view video of fatal shooting on May 11, judge limits how much can be shown
WBTV News Now: Fight continues for release of body cam video in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown, Jr. By Associated Press, WITN Web Staff, and WBTV Web Staff | May 7, 2021 at 12:46 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 6:45 PM
(WITN/WBTVAP) - Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten says the family of Andrew Brown, Jr. will view the body camera video of his shooting on Tuesday, May 11.
This after a judge finally issued his written order, which gives the sheriff 10 days to show the video and now limits the amount of video they can actually see.
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Biden lays out vision for rebuilding America through slew of policy proposals in first joint address
President Biden, in his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, laid out his vision for America, through a slew of policy proposals and a legislative wish list, while vowing to work with both Republicans and Democrats to deliver on his agenda.
Biden delivered his address, which lasted just over an hour, from the House chamber Wednesday night, outlining proposals from continuing to address the coronavirus pandemic, to his jobs package, to universal preschool, healthcare, immigration reform, gun control, foreign policy and more.