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December 11, 2014

Hip-Hop Artists Nas, Common, Q-Tip Present Demands for Justice in Garner Case 
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The group New York Justice League presented a series of demands to state
officials in a rally at City Hall on Wednesday. The Justice League's
agenda includes the firing of the officer who killed Garner, Daniel
Pantaleo, and the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the
case. The group was joined by prominent hip-hop artists Nas, Common and
Q-Tip, as well as the music mogul and activist Russell Simmons.

 

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