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Oct 20, 2021

D.C., MPD Officers Sued For $100M Over Karon Hylton-Brown’s Death In Police Chase

The mother of Karon Hylton-Brown’s one-year-old daughter has filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Two officers involved had previously been indicted on local and federal charges.

Sep 24, 2021

D.C. Police Officer Indicted On Murder, Conspiracy Charges In Death Of Karon Hylton-Brown

MPD officer Terence Sutton and lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky received federal charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Aug 04, 2021

Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Calls For Speedier Investigation Into Karon Hylton-Brown’s Death

Hylton-Brown, 20, died last October after being pursued by D.C. Police officers while on a rental moped.

Apr 21, 2021

D.C. Bill Would Prohibit Most Police Car Chases, Including Tactics That Resulted In Deaths Of Two Men

Parts of the proposed bill already exist in police orders or municipal law, but advocates say additional teeth are needed to prevent and prohibit police chases.

Nov 02, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown’s Loved Ones Remember His Exuberant Spirit And Dreams For Fatherhood

Community members in Brightwood Park also allege a pattern of police harassing young Black boys in the neighborhood.

Nov 01, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown’s Father Among Nine Arrested At Saturday Protests

Nine people were arrested on the fifth night of protests over the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown.

Oct 30, 2020

‘I Want Justice’: Karon Hylton-Brown’s Mother, Protesters Demand D.C. Police Accountability

Karen Hylton, Karon’s mother, stood outside the Fourth District station again Friday night asking to talk to police in hopes of getting some answers about her son’s death.

Oct 30, 2020

Tensions Rise Between D.C. Councilmember And Police Union Over Karon Hylton-Brown Protests

The police union and Charles Allen exchanged tweets Thursday night over the way protests have been handled following Karon Hylton-Brown’s death.

Oct 29, 2020

D.C. Police Release Body Camera Footage Following Karon Hylton-Brown Death

Hylton died Monday, three days after a moped crash following a police pursuit in Brightwood Park.

Oct 28, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown Vigil Turns Into Second Night Of Protests Outside Fourth District Police Station

Demonstrators held a vigil for Hylton at the spot where he died last week before marching to the Fourth District police station.

 
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