Washtenaw County judge drops charges against 16-year-old protester following backlash
click to enlarge Steve NeavlingProtesters in Detroit. According to the group, King was sharing her personal experiences with racism at an open mic when she saw an adult counter-protester cursing at a group of middle schoolers. When she tried to peacefully intervene, the adult punched her in the face.Police arrived but were unhelpful and failed to address her injuries, arrest the adult, or even take her statement, according to CRLI. “He warned Mya and Mya’s mother that this incident would not be the last time Mya would be assaulted. "“Judge Frushour’s decision is a recognition that Mya and her friends should be applauded, not punished, for peacefully marching for racial justice,” Kee said.In Detroit last month, the city dropped charges against 238 protesters who were arrested during two days of protests following Floyd's death.
metrotimes.comBernier returns, Glendening has goal and 2 assists, Red Wings beat Predators
Luke Glendening had a goal and two assists, Jonathan Bernier made 21 saves and the Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Saturday night. Robby Fabbri, Adam Erne and Anthony Mantha also scored to help Detroit snap a two-game losing streak and improve to 4-10-0. “We’ve played pretty good games in a row since we got embarrassed against Tampa,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. The Predators beat Detroit 3-2 on Thursday night for their only victory in five games. Thomas Greiss has the other victory for the Red Wings this season.
Michigan teen who protested against injustice was punched, then ignored and ticketed by police
At an open mic event later that evening with dozens of young people in Pierce Park in Chelsea, Mya saw a belligerent adult counter-protester cursing at a group of middle schoolers. “He warned Mya and Mya’s mother that this incident would not be the last time Mya would be assaulted. After a little digging, they discovered racist and insulting memes on the officer’s Facebook page. We must uplift and commend, not silence, our next generation of leaders,” the attorneys wrote. “In the interest of justice, we request that you drop all charges against Mya King and those similarly situated.
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