Lexington must end its 'two-tiered' system of justice, Justice Department official and U.S. attorney said.
Justice Department warns Lexington to end ‘two-tiered system of justice’ by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today February 29, 2024 Justice Department officials sent a letter Thursday to the Lexington Police Department, raising questions about its use of force, fines, arrests and “discriminatory policing.” “Lexington must stop jailing people for outstanding fines without assessing their ability to pay,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division and U.S.
This story was updated to include the comments of civil rights attorney Jill Collen Jefferson,This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.The stories of investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell have helped put four Klansmen and a serial killer behind bars. His stories have also helped free two people from death row, exposed injustices and corruption, prompting investigations and reforms as well as the firings of boards and officials.
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