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Residents press council on policing, oversight and justice during public comment
Summary
Multiple public commenters used the Akron City Council public comment period to press for police accountability and for justice in specific cases, while others voiced frustration with the handling of investigations and oversight.
Several speakers at Tuesday's Akron City Council meeting used the public comment period to demand police accountability and express frustration with local investigations and oversight processes.
Minister Raymond Green told the council he had researched campaign contributions and alleged the system disadvantages Black residents seeking justice. "How much does justice cost?" Green asked. "Maybe the campaign contribution of $10 will get us some justice." He urged transparency in…
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