WE ARE ALL SEAN BELL!!!! harlem communists march on 1 month anniversary of aquittal of killer cops

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May 23, 2008 12:37PM EDT [general.addtranslation] Download Article (PDF) [ insert language bar ] Protests Continue in the Wake of ‘Killer Cops’ Acquittal Civil unrest on the streets of Queens 4 weeks after “not guilty” verdict in Sean Bell trial By Soozy Duncan A crowd of 50 protesters took it to the streets on Thursday afternoon, in what has been one of many protests following the complete acquittal of 3 police officers in the shooting death of Sean Bell. Bell, age 23, was killed in a hail of 50 police bullets on November 25, 2006, the morning of what would have been his wedding day. On April 25, 2008, the 3 officers indicted in the killing were acquitted on each of the 8 counts which had been brought against them for the incident. Keywords: Event, Queens, Government, Human Rights, Activism, Police & Prisons, Civil Rights, Marching on Jamaica Avenue 2 officers attempt to clear protesters from the street Rally in front of Club Kalua A display of respect and solidarity at Bell’s memorial The NYPD has since brought charges against 7 officers for breaking internal rules in the killing of Sean Bell. These charges include improperly discharging firearms and failure to process the crime scene. Consequences for these charges, if upheld, could range from loss of pay to mandatory retraining to firing. Civil rights charges in Bell’s killing may also be brought up by federal prosecutors. Thursday’s crowd spanned a considerable range in ages and ethnicities. Starting from Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue, the group chanted and marched around downtown Jamaica. An impromptu rally was held outside Club Kalua, where Bell spent his final hours. Also visited was the site of Bell’s shooting on Liverpool Street, where an improvised memorial of signs, flowers, flags, and masking tape has been devised. The group remained peaceful for its duration. However, an oppressive police presence, with officers literally nearly out-numbering protesters, was present for much of the march. Thursday’s march was called for by the Harlem Revolution Club, which has organized marches in Jamaica, Queens, each week since the dismissive verdict. The next call for action is on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Union Square. Protesters objecting to the acquittals in Bell’s killing are requested to amass for a 4 pm rally and 6 pm march to City Hall. For additional information, they may be contacted by phone at (347) 813-8265 or by email at  revolutionclubsnyc@gmail.com. Download Article (PDF) Add to PDF Compilation Download PDF Compilation Email Article Add your comments

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