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Here are the other demands agreed upon by the AALF and the Urban League:

Now is the time to change the system that has miserably failed and mortally penalized African Americans, especially Black males,” Hassan said. “The best way to honor Philando is to make sure these senseless acts cease to happen. The African American community continues to grieve the senseless loss of Jamar Clark while it now assumes the heavy burden of Philando Castile’s death, said Jeff Hassan, Executive Director of the African American Leadership Forum. Philando’s loved ones and our community deserve to know what happened and how people in authority will proceed in dealing with this injustice.” “Releasing the videos and statements can only help expedite the process. “It is imperative that law enforcement and governmental leaders operate transparently and expeditiously during this time of deep widespread distrust in law enforcement agencies,” said Steven Belton, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Urban League. (Through his attorney, Yanez has said there was probable cause for him to pull over Castile for more than a traffic stop). Anthony Police department and/or Ramsey County Attorney must immediately inform the public of the reason(s) Yanez has stated for why he pulled over Castile.

Release Statements made by Yanez: The St.

Release Dash-Cam Video: The Ramsey County Attorney must immediately make available to the public the dash camera video(s).

Appoint Special Prosecutor: The Ramsey County Attorney must appoint a Special Prosecutor from the African American bar to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Jeronimo Yanez.

MINNEAPOLIS (July 11, 2016) - The Minneapolis Urban League and African American Leadership Forum (AALF) have released a list of immediate and critical demands to improve law enforcement practices in the wake of the Philando Castile homicide.