The 24-year-old had fractures in the ribs after being brutally hit with his knees, the facts were captured on video
The City of Compton contracts with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for public safety duties.
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The mayor of Compton, California, Aja Brown, repudiated the violent arrest of a 24-year-old boy who was repeatedly beaten times kneeled by at least three officers of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD).
The beating that the young man Dalvin Prince received left him fractured ribs. The incident was recorded by a passerby the night of May 31.
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According to the LASD chief, Alex Villanueva, the young man was suspected of looting.
"I don't know where Dalvin came from or where he was going. That does not really matter. He has not yet been charged with any crime, not been brought before a judge"Said Mayor Aja Brown.
Brown and other local city leaders south of Los Angeles, they rejected LASD's actions and asked for an investigation of the factsIn turn, they asked that the officers be removed from the jurisdiction and replaced by others.
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On behalf of the great and resilient residents of Compton, black and brown human beings, WE challenge the Sheriff's department TO SEIZE the opportunity to evolve with society and eradicate the systemic racism and paramilitary tactics rooted in a tradition of white supremacy and intimidation, of racially profiling black and brown people, from threatening our children and inflicting TRAUMA. We've had enough! This is a new generation and we've picked up the baton from our elders and ancestors. And if anyone is wondering what is happening in our nation, as sure as we’re here today standing on the MLK monument, we WILL make it to freedom. This world has entered the final leg of the marathon for justice. And this time, it’s not just black and brown people on the front lines, we have our allies with us – every ethnicity, every nation. And the fight will continue until we are free. As I close, Whether or not the news media chooses to acknowledge and report on it – know this, this community full of beautiful black, brown, Samoan and all people are united. We are taking on all threats to the future of our children both foreign and domestic. We are Compton United, Compton Strong. Press Conference June 10, 2020 📷 @ 100kdai #ComptonUnited #ComptonStrong
"We ask for the same treatment that officials give to residents of other communities such as Malibu or Palos Verdes. According to the size of the contract with the city, they have 22 million reasons to do so.Brown assured during a press conference last Wednesday.
The city of Compton hire the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for $ 22 million dollars a year to carry out public security tasks.
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