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March 20, 2015

NY Judge Refuses to Release Testimony in Death of Eric Garner 
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A judge in Staten Island, New York, has refused to release testimony
heard by the grand jury that failed to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo
for the chokehold death of unarmed African American Eric Garner. The New
York Civil Liberties Union, along with Public Advocate Letitia James,
the New York Post and NAACP had joined together to request the
documents. But State Supreme Court Justice William Garnett said they had
not shown a compelling need for the release. NYCLU Executive Director
Donna Lieberman said in a statement: "The failure to indict the officer
responsible for the death of Eric Garnerhas left many wondering if black
lives even matter. Sadly, today's decision will only leave many asking
that same question again."

 

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