What began as a routine traffic stop for failing to dim headlights for oncoming traffic turned into a 22-minute chase and the death of Javier Ambler as the popular TV show's cameras rolled
footage, but that he also calls for the footage to be released by A&E for review by prosecutors."To be clear-The DA’s office has been working w APD’s Special Investigations Unit all along, as is the process in all cases per our MOU w APD. I stand on my representations regarding the lack of cooperation w SIU by the Wilco Sheriff’s Office," she wrote.
"As with all calls we follow, we are not there to be an arm of the police or law enforcement but rather to chronicle what they do and air some of that footage and our policies were in place to avoid having footage used by law enforcement against private citizens," the statement said.To help combat systemic racism, consider learning from or donating to these organizations:
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