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#SandraBland’s Family sues DPS trooper who arrested her

Posted on August 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The mother of Sandra Bland filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and several others she deems responsible for the death of her 28-year-old daughter at the Waller County Jail in mid-July. Geneva Reed-Veal … Continue reading →

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Justice for Sandra Bland | Open Thread

Posted on July 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Texas police have released video footage of Sandra Bland in custody, showing her movements before she was found dead in her cell. The footage shows her arriving at the jail, filling out forms and making a phone call. The BBC’s … Continue reading →

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Sandra Bland Funeral

Posted on July 25, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The funeral for Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old Chicago-area woman who died in a Texas jail cell almost two weeks ago, is being held in Lisle Saturday morning. Friends and family gathered for a wake at 9 a.m. and a funeral … Continue reading →

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