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“When you look at the Justice Department's report talking about the Ferguson Police Department's rampant pattern of discrimination and its excessive use of force against African-American citizens, it's hard to try to rationalize how this cesspool of racism doesn't spill over onto the individual officers.”

Quote by Benjamin Crump

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Benjamin Crump is a prominent civil rights attorney in the legal and civil rights fields. Born on October 10, 1969, he has dedicated his career to advocating for justice and equality. Crump's work has had significant impacts on various legal cases and civil rights movements. more

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