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Leader of Black Lives Matter Denied Appeal in Violent Assault Case Against Police Officer

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Chicago, IL – The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter leader who was found responsible for a violent attack on a police officer. The incident occurred during a protest in which the officer was injured by a brick thrown by the protester. The Court’s decision upholds the lower … Read more

Court Rules Against Black Lives Matter Leader in Liability Case Over Attack on Police Officer at Protest.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer who was held responsible for a violent incident involving a police officer at a protest he had arranged. Civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by an unnamed Baton Rouge officer, referred to as “John Doe,” for … Read more