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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 2000

Page

6

Diallo verdict sparks national reflection on racial justice

The four New York City police officers were acquitted after a 24 not guilty verdicts in the Amadou Diallo murder trial. The case reignites debate over racial profiling, policing and civil rights with reactions from leaders and communities across the city and country, while federal review and potential lawsuits loom.

New York Amadou Diallo Howard Beach Bensonhurst Abner Louima Diallo Rudolph Giuliani Hillary Rodham Clinton Jesse Jackson New York City Brooklyn Bronx Guinea Alhas Sane Camara Conakry Washington Justice Department Rodney King Stephen Worth Edward McMellon Federal Civil Rights Division Worth Police Department State Attorney General NYPD

GOP handgun raffle sparks funds and controversy in Maryland

In Westminster Carroll County Maryland a Republican raffle awarded a Beretta 9 mm pistol to 66 year old Helen Roop amid opposition from activists and leaders. The fundraiser raised about 13000 dollars prompting resignation of Betty L Smith and criticism from Ellen Sauerbrey and gun policy groups. Protesters gathered including parents of 13 year old John Price who died in a gun related accident.

Westminster Helen Roop Carroll County Finance Department Republican Central Committee Carroll County Handgun Control Inc Brian Morton Ellen Sauerbrey Betty L. Smith Carroll County Central Committee John Lott Yale University John Price Republican Party John Carole Price

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