Hastings, Frankel, and Deutch Joint Statement on Corey Jones Case Ruling
Washington,
March 7, 2019
(Washington, D.C.) Representatives Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Ted Deutch (D-FL) released the following joint statement after ex-police officer Nouman Raja was found guilty of manslaughter and attempted murder in the fatal shooting of Corey Jones, who was shot and killed during the early hours of October 18, 2015:
“Today’s ruling has delivered justice to the family of Corey Jones. While nothing will bring Corey back, we hope that this decision brings comfort to his family and friends in knowing that justice has been served. The tragic shooting that led to Corey’s death shook our community and broke our hearts. As we continue to heal, we must work together to ensure that every community across our nation takes the necessary steps to prevent tragedies like this from happening in the future.”
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