George Floyd's death started with an arrest for a misdemeanor. Petty crime needs a rethink.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-9-2021
Abstract
Every police interaction can lead down a path to severe consequences. Justice isn't served by prioritizing prosecution of low-level offenses over someone's life.
External Links
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/george-floyd-s-death-started-arrest-misdemeanor-petty-crime-needs-ncna1260258?fbclid=IwAR2hgIgn7b1ryme2Dmvjiqs_wloDi_dgRlW-KOdrITgE2We4jz00B4ZQY2A
Source Publication
NBC News THINK
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Jenny, "George Floyd's death started with an arrest for a misdemeanor. Petty crime needs a rethink." (2021). Popular Media. 420.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/pub_disc_media/420
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