DiCello Levitt: Eight Akron Police Officers Who Killed Jayland Walker Used Excessive Force, Police Department Has Fostered a Culture of Violence and Racism, According to New Federal Lawsuit
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Friday, June 16, 2023
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It also notes that the violent behavior of the eight shooters was made possible by a culture of violence and racism within the Akron Police Department.
Key Points:
- It also notes that the violent behavior of the eight shooters was made possible by a culture of violence and racism within the Akron Police Department.
- In addition to the City of Akron and the officers involved in the shooting, the lawsuit also names as defendants Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan and Chief of Police Stephen Mylett.
- The family’s attorneys, Bobby DiCello and Kenneth Abbarno of DiCello Levitt will be joined by Jayland Walker’s mother, Pam Walker, his sister, Jada Walker, and Akron community leader, Pastor Robert DeJournett.
- On June 27, 2022, eight Akron police officers pursued Walker for a minor traffic violation.