(WASHINGTON, DC) –
The following is a statement from Ebonie Riley, Washington DC Bureau Chief of the National Action Network:
“We are disappointed in
the decision of the court but unfortunately not surprised. As we have
seen throughout the years, when officers opt for a trial by judge rather
than by a jury, acquittal is the result. We
have been through this with Sean Bell and far too many other cases in
the past. This is exactly the reason we are calling for lowering the bar
for federal prosecution, and greater involvement of the federal
government in cases like this. In federal court,
a jury trial cannot be waived without the consent of the prosecution –
and we believe that is a fairer, more just process. We continue to stand
with the Gray family as they fight for justice for their son.”
Source: Mercury
Note: Details on the decision are available here.
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