The cops that shot Sean Bell 50 times were acquitted today in NYC. If you live here you’ve probably have been following the case in at least some way - if you’ve never heard of Sean Bell you should definitely start looking into it.

Instead of sharing my own opinions on the verdict I just wanted to let folks know about the entire incident and also that there is going to be a protest tonight - if you’re outraged you should go and make a difference:

JUSTICE FOR SEAN BELL AND ALL VICTIMS OF POLICE VIOLENCE!! COME OUT APRIL 25^th - VOICE YOUR OUTRAGE!!

In Nov. 2006, Sean Bell was murdered by the NYPD in a hail of 50 bullets. His friends - Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman - were seriously injured. 3 of the officers involved were acquitted of all charges in a bold affront to the human rights of Sean Bell and all of us.

PEOPLES JUSTICE for Community Control and Police Accountability is calling for a rally and community speak-out in front of the Queens DA’s office ON THIS DAY*.

COME OUT: FRIDAY APRIL 25^th 5:30 pm

@ the Queens DA’s Office

125-01 Queens Blvd. (between Hoover Ave & 82nd Ave.)

E or F train to Union Turnpike

The NYPD’s murder of Bell and attempted murders of Benefield and Guzman are NOT isolated or random events. They represent the continued targeting of communities of color by the police and the lack of accountability for police misconduct and abuse.

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For more information about the April 25^th rally/community speak-out, Peoples’ Justice, and other cases of police violence go to: peoplesjustice.org and myspace.com/peoplesjustice or email info@peoplesjustice.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .