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Beatty, Hardin, others welcome DOJ probe of Columbus police, but FOP says officers being 'demonized'
April 29, 2021
Area political and civil-rights leaders said they would welcome an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into racial bias by Columbus police that has been formally requested by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and City Attorney Zach Klein.
April 28, 2021
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty said in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland that the federal investigation is necessary to confront "systemic failings, longstanding issues, and restore the public's confidence in those who have sworn to protect and serve them."
April 23, 2021
Beatty talks about the latest shooting of Black American by Columbus Police Department.
April 20, 2021
Beatty joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss Chauvin verdict and Ma'Khia Bryant shooting.
April 20, 2021
They renewed calls for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
April 18, 2021
Congresswoman Beatty appears on MSNBC's The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
April 18, 2021
Congresswoman Beatty discusses the Congressional Black Caucus' first meeting in the Oval Office with President Biden and Vice President Harris.
April 13, 2021
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday seeking to win progress on its legislative agenda.
April 13, 2021
NBC 4's Colleen Marshall highlights the first White House Oval Office meeting for the Congressional Black Caucus, under the leadership of Chair Beatty.