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Why are indictments rare after deaths in police custody?

Clip: 12/22/2015 | 11m 41s

Why are indictments rare when people of color die in police custody?

A grand jury in Texas has decided to not indict anyone yet in connection with the death of Sandra Bland while in police custody, effectively clearing officials and jail employees of criminal wrongdoing. Jeffrey Brown discusses the case with Molly Hennessy-Fiske of the Los Angeles Times, then Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute and Brittany Packnett of Campaign Zero offer reactions.

12/22/2015 | Rating NR

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