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497 4 minutes read On January 9, exactly one month after Joshua Feast was killed by officer Jose Santos in La Marque, Texas, over 100 people turned out to march on La Marque City Hall to let officials know that Feast’s murder will not be forgotten. The march was led by Feast’s mother, LaKeisha Feast, who described her son as “a loving, caring and God-fearing man, who leaves behind two amazing children whom he loved dearly.” The Black and other working-class communities of La Marque have been protesting every weekend for the past month to demand the immediate firing and prosecution of Santos. ....
Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in Texas Re Chelle Turner, KPRC Tags: On Saturday, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, the NAACP, George Floyd’s brother, Pamela Turner’s sister and Danny Thomas marched with people in the La Marque community. Marvis Nelson said Feast did not deserve to die. “He was a great man and no man should have to deal with what his family is dealing with right now,” he said. Ad Crump is representing the Feast family. “It’s very clear to us that after what we saw happen in America this week that there are two justice systems that govern America. The police can deescalate when they want to deescalate,” he said. ....
Protesters demand justice following shooting death of 22-year-old Joshua Feast Protesters demand justice following shooting death of 22-year-old Joshua Feast Passionate protesters took to the street Saturday following the recent death of Joshua Feast. The 22-year-old was shot and killed on December 9th by a La Marque police officer. La Marque - Passionate protesters took to the street Saturday following the recent death of Joshua Feast. The 22-year-old was shot and killed on December 9th by a La Marque police officer. I just want justice, said Lakeisha Feast, Joshua’s mother. For [Officer Jose] Santos to be fired and brought up on charges. ....
Family demands justice for Joshua Feast; Demonstrators march to La Marque Police Dept. Re Chelle Turner Tags: Nearly three weeks ago, 22-year-old Joshua Feast was shot and killed by a La Marque police officer. Since his death, hundreds of people have protested for change and demanded justice for Joshua and his family. “Yes we here and we here for Josh! When we say his name we mean Josh Feast,” one organizer said. On Saturday, people marched from the Food Rite store to the La Marque Police Department. “Until they give us what…Justice and that’s what we out here for,” one person said. ....
Texas man killed by police was shot in the back, civil rights attorney says By Erin Donaghue December 16, 2020 / 8:52 PM / CBS News A southeast Texas man killed by police last week was shot in the back, according to an autopsy commissioned by the family of the slain man. The results of the independent autopsy in the death of 22-year-old Joshua Feast were announced Wednesday evening by national civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family. Crump called for the firing of the La Marque police officer who opened fire, Jose Santos, and the immediate release of bodycam videos. Investigators have said Feast pointed a gun when Santos tried to approach him about an outstanding felony warrant on December 9, but Crump said Feast posed no threat and was shot while fleeing. ....