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Imokhai Okolo, who was denied a seat on Akron's police oversight board, said his client will sue after being punched during violent July 1 arrest.
Most of the 62 cases involving people arrested during protests last summer ended with dismissals. And most of the trials ended with acquittals.
Police say Jordan D. Ely Sr. did not comply with commands. He was arrested on a felony drug charge and five outstanding warrants.
Protesters in Akron took to the streets Tuesday to demand justice for Jayland Walker after a grand jury decided not to indict the eight officers involved in his fatal shooting.
The 35-year-old victim was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General where he was pronounced dead.