On the recordJanuary 21, 2015
Mr. Speaker, today I introduced the Grand Jury Reform Act, which requires the appointment of a special prosecutor to conduct an investigation and present the results to a judge in an open courtroom proceeding whenever a police officer kills an individual while on duty. After police officers killed two unarmed black men in 2014 and secret grand juries failed to indict these officers, I am honoring Dr. King's legacy by offering legislation that restores trust in our justice system while ensuring a fair process for all. Mr. Speaker, we are the beneficiaries of Dr. King's legacy, and we must face our challenges with the same resolve as he did. I urge my fellow colleagues to support this commonsense bill. ____________________
