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FILE - Jamal Sutherland s mother Amy surrounded by family at a press conference May 14th, the day after the body cam video of his death was first released. The press conference was held at the Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston where Sutherland died.
The family of a mentally ill Black man who died behind bars after being restrained by white deputies took to the streets of Charleston Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after they were awarded $10 million as part of a civil settlement.
Lawmakers, community activists and protesters surrounded Amy Sutherland as she demanded justice for her son, Jamal, in front of the solicitor’s office downtown.
Prosecutor wants expert opinions before making decision on charges in SC jail death
Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said that she intends to bring justice to the family of 31-year-old Jamal Sutherland Author: WLTX, Michelle Liu Associated Press Published: 3:22 PM EDT May 19, 2021 Updated: 3:22 PM EDT May 19, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. A South Carolina prosecutor says she is seeking outside opinions after reviewing official reports on the January jail death of a man with mental health issues.
Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said Tuesday that she intends to bring justice to the family of 31-year-old Jamal Sutherland.
Back on January 5, 2021, deputies say Sutherland died in custody at the Charleston County Detention Center. In the recordings released last week that include body cameras, deputies are seen deploying stun guns repeatedly and kneeling on the man’s neck and back, before he stops moving.
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