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Minneapolis Police Taser Man to Death

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 15:39
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Quincy Smith was a former DJ with KMOJ Radio in North Minneapolis, and died shortly after being tased by Minneapolis police during a confrontation on Knox Avenue on the north side. He is at least the 20th person killed by police in Minnesota this year.

The initial corporate news report is below. If you have information about Quincy Smith or this incident, please submit it to TC Indymedia.

Survivors of RNC Violence Speak Out

Submitted by haloka on Fri, 11/14/2008 - 13:41
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At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, a diverse group of concerned citizens expressed outrage at the efforts of St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington and Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher to portray violence at the Republican National Convention as protester-led. Videos and photographs revealed at the Capitol were just some of numerous sources showing that the overwhelming majority of confrontations were a direct result of police over-reach and brutality.

CRASS Press Release | Coverage in Twin Cities Daily Planet | Read more for photos

Photos from 10-22 Rally Against Police Brutality

Submitted by haloka on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:05
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Despite cold and dreary weather - always an appropriate backdrop for the St. Paul City Hall - over 60 people gathered to speak out against the massive police brutality that occurred at the RNC and that occurs everyday on the streets and in the jails of the Twin Cities. They gave a voice to those who now have none - the 18 people who have been murdered by police this year in Minnesota alone.

Shocking Video of Iraq Veteran's Head Crushed by Police Outside Presidential Debate

Submitted by haloka on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 10:22
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Shocking video shows former Army Sergeant Nick Morgan at the moment his head is crushed to the sidewalk under the hooves of a police horse.

Morgan lost consciousness immediately as bones shattered in his face. Visibly bleeding, he was tugged, dragged, arrested, and thrown in a police van, where other arrested veterans say he was denied medical attention. When he eventually made it to Nassau County Hospital, he was handcuffed to a gurney and given a prescription for Motrin and antibiotics.

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Rally Against Police Brutality in St. Paul Wednesday

Submitted by haloka on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 19:43
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UPDATE 10/23: Photos from the rally

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Organized by Communities United Against Police Brutality, the first major protest in St. Paul after the Republican National Convention begins at 4:30pm at Wabasha Street and Kellogg Boulevard in downtown on Wednesday. Twin Cities Indymedia will be there! If you attend, publish your pictures, video or thoughts here after you get back!

From the calendar:

OCTOBER 22 NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY,
REPRESSION AND THE CRIMINALIZATION OF A GENERATION

From mass police brutality during the RNC to the everyday brutality against people of color and poor people in the streets and in the jails, something has got to be done to end the reign of terror.

Stolen Lives Remembrance - 6pm at Walker Church

Submitted by haloka on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 08:20
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10/26/2008 18:00

STOLEN LIVES REMEMBRANCE
More than a dozen people have died at the hands of law enforcement officers in Minnesota in the past year. These people can no longer speak for themselves. We must speak for them. Join us as we commemorate these Stolen Lives.
Sunday, October 26 ­ 6:00 p.m.
Walker Community Church
3104 16th Avenue South, Minneapolis

Upcoming Events Against Police Brutality (CUAPB E-News)

Submitted by haloka on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 08:17
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OCTOBER 22 NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY,
REPRESSION AND THE CRIMINALIZATION OF A GENERATION

From mass police brutality during the RNC to the everyday brutality against people of color and poor people in the streets and in the jails, something has got to be done to end the reign of terror.

Come out and demand REAL solutions:

* We need a real civilian review authority that holds cops accountable and isn’t just a rubber stamp agency!
* End beatings and abuse in the jails­and prosecute brutal jailers!

Call In Day: Demand All Charges Dropped! - Mon. Oct. 13

Submitted by haloka on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:18
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10/13/2008

Call In Day: Hold Police Accountable for Brutality and Unlawful Arrests!
Monday, October 13th

Best performed in conjunction with court watching for the RNC 8:
http://twincities.indymedia.org/2008/oct/court-watch-rnc-8

6 of the RNC8 are attending court on Monday Oct 13th. In solidarity with them and the 800+ other RNC arrestees, we are asking folks to take 5 minutes to call Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner's office, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and St. Paul City Attorney John Choi and demand that ALL CHARGES BE DROPPED.

Oct. 22 National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality - St. Paul

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/04/2008 - 22:00
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10/22/2008 16:30

PROTEST AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
4:30 p.m.
KELLOGG PARK, KELLOGG & WABASHA, DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL

OCTOBER 22 NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY,
REPRESSION AND THE CRIMINALIZATION OF A GENERATION

From mass police brutality during the RNC to the everyday brutality against people of color and poor people in the streets and in the jails, something has got to be done to end the reign of terror.

Come out and demand REAL solutions:

* We need a real civilian review authority that holds cops accountable and isn’t just a rubber stamp agency!

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