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Why Atlanta Burned

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Howard's Presentation on the Atlanta Shooting of Rachard Brooks

Rachard brooks was shot dead by police in Atlanta, Georgia on June 19. The district attorney at the time said that he had no choice but to arrest him for driving under the influence. CNN's John Defterios says paul howard painted a picture of a cordial man who then fought off his handcuffing and stole tasers. Howard didn't actually say what we can all plainly see on video - MrBrooks spun out of officer garrett ralph's grasp as he tried to cuff him. And this is what i said as i was watching howard's press conference after he said that: What i said, am i insane? He just told us

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