In a fascinating case of addressing impact rather than intention, district attorney in Minneapolis have dismissed felony marijuana charges against 47 people, 46 of whom are black, and halted future low-level sting operations. The racial disparity was brought to light in late May, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, and shockingly, the powers that be took swift action.
— Read on m.dailykos.com/stories/2018/6/8/1770332/-After-attorneys-uncover-racial-profiling-charges-dropped-in-almost-50-Minneapolis-marijuana-stings
It’s rare to read an article where a police department responded appropriately. Minneapolis Police Chief, Medaria Arradondo, ended sting operations on low-level marijuana crimes when presented with stats showing incontrovertible evidence of racial profiling. #ThePowerOfData
Nice.
The link showed several SNLs, which one?
Don’t know what you’re talking about. I only posted, Jay Z , the war on drugs: from prohibition to gold rush
The link came up snl videos. There is some issue with my phone and youtube links.
Good on them for dropping all those cases.
Great yet unusual. I wonder why that police department did the right thing instead of covering it up? You know things are horrible if doing the the right thing seems odd even suspicious.
Good points. I have a theory that it might be a PR move especially after Philando Castille and the Mohammed Noor situation where people can actually see the double standard with his case using lethal force against Justine Damond in contrast to other cases there the race of the cops and victims were reversed. I could be wrong, but I wonder if it’s damage control.
Common sense finally prevailed!👏🏾
It seldom happens. This case should be dissected to find out why .
Something I can truly like, Angela. Powers that be enlightened somewhere.
Hi Bruce, it’s one of those rare times that common sense prevailed.