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Phoenix community leaders respond to DOJ investigation at news conference

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Jacob Raiford, a lead organizer with the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Jacob Raiford, a lead organizer with the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Cynthia Y. Garcia, a member of the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Cynthia Y. Garcia, a member of the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Amy Meglio, an organizer with the W.E. Rising Project and NoCap, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Amy Meglio, an organizer with the W.E. Rising Project and NoCap, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, takes off his sunglasses while speaking during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, takes off his sunglasses while speaking during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering is a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
J.J. Westgate, president of the Black Phoenix Institute, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering is a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Jacob Raiford, a lead organizer with the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering is a response to the Department Of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Jacob Raiford, a lead organizer with the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering is a response to the Department Of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Kenneth Smith, member of Unity Collective, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Amy Meglio, an organizer with the W.E. Rising Project and NoCap, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Amy Meglio, an organizer with the W.E. Rising Project and NoCap, speaks during a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Robert Schafer, a member of the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Robert Schafer, a member of the W.E. Rising Project, speaks during a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Spectators and media crews film a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Spectators and media crews film a protest at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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A man films a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
A man films a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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Justin Hervey and Allison DeCoste use their phones to film a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
Justin Hervey and Allison DeCoste use their phones to film a news conference at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 6, 2021. The gathering was a response to the Department of Justice's investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.
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