TBS Today, Sept. 13

A Berkeley police sergeant is facing a lawsuit over alleged racist conduct last year. Video of his police stop in 2017 has added fuel to the fire.

‘Don’t give me that Black crap’: Video from 2017 shows embattled Berkeley sergeant
A Berkeley police sergeant is facing a lawsuit over alleged racist conduct last year. Video of his police stop in 2017 has added fuel to the fire.

Also, as we reported earlier this week: DA Pamela Price will be speaking at a hybrid town hall meeting (live and online) Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m.

The event is hosted by Faith in Action East Bay and the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails. Registration is available at tinyurl.com/SeptTHDA.

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