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Oct 31, 2016

A Year After Her Son’s Death, Beverly Smith Is Still Looking For Justice

“It’s not just about fighting for justice for Alonzo now. It’s become bigger, with justice for all who are victims of police brutality.”

Oct 13, 2016

Special Police Officers Won’t Be Charged In D.C. Teacher’s Death

The incident took place last year at the Marbury Plaza apartments in Southeast.

Jun 09, 2016

D.C. Officials Propose Enhanced Requirements For Special Police Officers

After two deaths in the custody of special police officers last fall.

May 18, 2016

Two Special Police Officers Indicted In Death Of 74-Year-Old MedStar Patient

On involuntary manslaughter charges.

Dec 30, 2015

Activists Plan Police Brutality Protest For New Year’s Eve

The protest will begin at 7th and H Streets NW at 7 p.m.

Dec 22, 2015

Mother Of Alonzo Smith Calls For Independent Investigation By The United Nations

The non-profit working with Smith also requests that the UN Human Rights Council look injustices of blacks at the hands of police across the U.S.

Dec 15, 2015

Video: MPD Releases First Body Camera Footage, Shows Man Found Unconscious In ‘Special Police’ Custody

The mayor decided releasing the footage in the death of Alonzo Smith, which has been ruled a homicide, was in the public interest.

Dec 14, 2015

Man’s Death While In Custody Of Security Guards Ruled A Homicide

Alonzo Smith was found handcuffed and unconscious inside an apartment building last month.

 
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