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Summer Lee: So, strengthening the language of the Federal criminal statute that will not hold us to such a high standard in proving…

On the recordJune 9, 2020
So, strengthening the language of the Federal criminal statute that will not hold us to such a high standard in proving intent of the officer's conduct is critical.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Emphasizes the need for stronger federal criminal statutes for police accountability.

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