Demonstrators around the country have been injured and killed by vehicle rammings, but there’s been precious little justice. And new laws could make accountability even scarcer.
Nonviolent but not peaceful protests aim to bring about change in Elizabeth City Martha Quillin, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
May 29 Marchers in Elizabeth City protesting the April 21 officer shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. quickly fell into a rhythm last Tuesday night, their feet and voices rising and falling almost in unison.
Through the streets of downtown, their now-familiar chants ricocheting off the old brick buildings. They returned again and again to a refrain that after five weeks of marching has become both a rallying cry and a solemn promise. No justice? they shouted. No peace! No justice?
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A North Carolina woman accused of striking at least two protesters with her vehicle in Elizabeth City during demonstrations over the fatal deputy-involved shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. appeared in court Thursday, as police continue to investigate whether her actions justify a hate crime.
Lisa Michelle O’Quinn, 41, of Greenville, is charged with two felonious counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill by use of a motor vehicle, one count of careless and reckless behavior and one count of unsafe movement, the Elizabeth City Police Department had announced Tuesday.