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Family members and supporters are demanding justice for Sandra Bland after a grand jury failed to indict anyone for her death. Bland, an African-American woman, was arrested on July 10 in Prairie View, Texas, after she allegedly failed to signal a lane change. She was jailed with bond set at $5,000. Three days later, she was found dead in her jail cell. Video: image still.
Sandra Bland’s family has spoken out following the hearing. Convinced she did not commit suicide as authorities claim, they will file a wrongful death suit. Democracy Now! interviews Bland’s mother and sister and the family attorney. Today’s show also reports on Mall of America attempting to ban a Black Lives Matter protest.
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This case is totally rotten. It’s dripping with racism and corruption. I feel so awful for her family, and I hope this won’t be the end of their fight for justice.