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Protesters take to Akron streets

Season 2023 Episode 16 | 26m 46s

Protesters have been taking to the streets of Akron following a special grand jury’s decision not to indict the police officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker last summer after a car and foot chase. The special grand jury convened to hear the case against the officers returned a no-bill decision on Apri; 17. It means the special grand jury determined the shooting was legally justified.

Aired: 04/20/23
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Episode: S2024 E22 | 26:46
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Episode: S2024 E21 | 26:46
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Episode: S2024 E19 | 26:46
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HB 68 bans gender affirming care and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams.
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