The state lawmaker behind a police reform bill known as 'Breonna's Law' was back on the streets with protesters Friday after being arrested with a group of demonstrators the previous night.
,"To accost, accuse, arrest, and charge her with setting fire to a library of all things—apparently minutes before the curfew was even in effect—is as stupid as it is untrue."
Scott introduced"Breonna's Law," a proposed bill that would require police to use body cameras when serving warrants and knock and verbally announce themselves during raids.On Friday night, Tamika Palmer, Taylor's mother, was leading a group of protesters in the city center. Lonita Baker, an attorney for Taylor’s family, applauded the community for showing their support and for calling for justice.
Some demonstrators again moved toward the First Unitarian Church, where protesters successfully sought refuge Thursday night.
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