Article 65N3B Akron Voters Respond to Rehired Killer Cops by Pushing Forward ‘Jayland’s Law’

Akron Voters Respond to Rehired Killer Cops by Pushing Forward ‘Jayland’s Law’

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Kalyn Womack
from The Root on (#65N3B)
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In June, Akron police officers fired over 60 bullets killing Jayland Walker, sparking protests against police brutality. On Tuesday, over 60 percent of Akron voters pushed forward a police reform initiative granting civilian oversight of the department, per the Akron Beacon Journal.

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