Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-eric-garners-mother-says-government-let-us-down-with-decision-to-not-bring-charges Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Eric Garner’s mother says government ‘let us down’ with decision to not bring charges Nation Jul 16, 2019 11:59 AM EDT The Rev. Al Sharpton says Eric Garner’s family has been told that the government won’t bring civil rights charges in his death — a decision he calls “a moral disgrace” and “judicial malpractice.” Sharpton spoke at an emotional news conference after the family met with prosecutors in New York on Tuesday. He says the decision shows that people’s federal civil rights are not protected “no matter what the evidence is.” Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, says the government “has let us down.” Officers were attempting to arrest Garner in 2014 on charges he sold loose, untaxed cigarettes outside a convenience store. Garner refused to be handcuffed, and officers took him down. A medical examiner found a chokehold contributed to his death. READ MORE: The fallout of police violence is killing black women like Erica Garner We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
The Rev. Al Sharpton says Eric Garner’s family has been told that the government won’t bring civil rights charges in his death — a decision he calls “a moral disgrace” and “judicial malpractice.” Sharpton spoke at an emotional news conference after the family met with prosecutors in New York on Tuesday. He says the decision shows that people’s federal civil rights are not protected “no matter what the evidence is.” Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, says the government “has let us down.” Officers were attempting to arrest Garner in 2014 on charges he sold loose, untaxed cigarettes outside a convenience store. Garner refused to be handcuffed, and officers took him down. A medical examiner found a chokehold contributed to his death. READ MORE: The fallout of police violence is killing black women like Erica Garner We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now