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Georgia Gov. Kemp signs repeal of 1863 citizen’s arrest legislation

May 15, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a repeal of Georgia’s Civil War-period citizen’s arrest regulation...

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• law news

15 Months Just after Ahmaud Arbery’s Dying, Ga Repeals Citizen’s Arrest Legislation : NPR

May 12, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

Ahmaud Arbery’s kinfolk, which includes sister Jasmine Arbery (still left) and his mom, Wanda...

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Lawyer Says Police Did not Require To Arrest Person Who Died Right after Remaining Pinned To Ground : NPR

May 3, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

Julia Sherwin, law firm for the family of Mario Gonzalez, speaks about his dying...

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• law news

Gov. Brian Kemp to unveil overhaul of Georgia citizen’s arrest legislation

February 16, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

Marissa Dodson, a lobbyist with the Southern Centre for Human Rights, lauded the proposal....

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• Legal Aid Society

NYPD officer seen placing knee on man’s neck during arrest

January 8, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The Legal Aid Society is among the groups calling...

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• Legal Aid Society

Online video demonstrates NYPD officer inserting knee on man’s neck throughout arrest, attracts George Floyd comparison

January 7, 2021 Kristin H. Shields

QUEENS — The Authorized Support Culture and a number of defenders are calling on...

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• lawyer

Attorney speaks out in opposition to Staten Island bar owner’s arrest for hitting deputy with car or truck: ‘Political hit job’

December 10, 2020 Kristin H. Shields

The legal professional for the Staten Island bar operator accused of operating around a sheriff’s...