“Accidental Death” of a Young Black Londoner, The Case of Rashan Charles
A short documentary film on a death by police restraint.
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Published in:Shine A Light: InvestigationNew evidence, fresh questions about death of young Black Londoner Rashan CharlesPolice claimed the man who helped an officer restrain and handcuff Rashan Charles was “a member of the public” with...
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Published in:Shine A LightA helpful bystander? The second man in fatal restraint of Rashan CharlesA mystery man aided a police officer in the lethal restraint of a young Black Londoner. Here we examine his actions....
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