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Beyoncé is demanding justice for Breonna Taylor in a way that is easy to replicate. On the 14th of June, the singer shared an open letter to the Prosecutor General Daniel Cameron your web site. In the message, called for “swift and decisive action” to be taken in Breonna’s name, specifically, that the formulation of charges against the Louisville agents involved with Breonna’s death.
“Three months have passed and the LMPD research has generated more questions than answers,” Beyoncé wrote. “Your incident report states that Mrs. Taylor suffered no injuries — however, we do know that he was shot at least eight times. The LMPD officers claim they announced themselves before forcing their way into Mrs. Taylor’s apartment — but her boyfriend, who was with her, as well as several neighbors, all say that this is false.”
“Do not let this case fall into the pattern of action after a terrible tragedy.”
She continued, “Three months have passed and zero arrests have been made, and no officials have been dismissed. The LMPD investigation was handed over to his office, and yet, all the agents involved in the shooting remain employed by the LMPD. Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly and Officers for Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison must be held accountable for their actions.”
“Three months have passed and Breonna Taylor’s family still waiting for justice. Mrs. Taylor’s family has not been able to take the time to process and grieve. Instead, they have been working tirelessly to enlist the support of friends, your community and the country to obtain justice for Breonna.”
Beyoncé urged the Attorney General to take three clear steps to honor Breonna: filing criminal charges against the three officers, commit to transparency in the investigation of his conduct, and to investigate the LMPD response to Breonna’s murder. “Do not let this case fall into the pattern of action after a terrible tragedy. With every death of a Black person at the hands of the police, there are two tragedies: the death itself, and the inaction and the delays that will continue,” she wrote. “This is your chance to put an end to that pattern. Take swift and decisive action in the charge of the officers. The coming months may look like the last three.”
Check out his full letter ahead, and the possibility of raising your voice to Breonna write your own message to the address of Beyoncé provides. You can also sign a petition calling for the officers to be charged and visit the #BirthdayforBreonna campaign site to obtain more elements of action.
