The June 27 police murder of Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, sparked mass protests last summer, drawing Black Lives Matter activists from around the country. After a high-speed car chase over a traffic violation, Walker exited his car and began fleeing on foot. Within seven seconds, eight police fired 94…
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Akron city officials on Friday agreed to a federal magistrate's order to stop using pepper-spray and tear gas on peaceful protesters. The agreement followed a lawsuit and request for temporary injunction filed by the Akron Bail Fund on behalf of protesters.