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Protest held outside Childrens Village in Oakland County demanding the release of Grace
Read full article: Protest held outside Childrens Village in Oakland County demanding the release of GraceOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. An overnight protest is underway outside Childrens Village in Oakland County where dozens are demanding the release of a 15-year-old called Grace.She is the girl who has made national headlines after being placed in juvenile custody for probation violations, the terms of which included having to finish her school work. READ: Judge keeps 15-year-old in juvenile detention, says case goes beyond not doing homeworkJudge Mary Ellen Brennan said the case goes beyond unfinished homework and its about repeated violations and the need to finish counseling programs. The judge said the teen would be better served staying inside the center for troubled kids. There were about 100 protesters outside the facility on Wednesday night. The defense in the case has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals.
'Black lives matter: Protesters march through Oakland Countys government complex
Read full article: 'Black lives matter: Protesters march through Oakland Countys government complexPONTIAC, Mich. More than 300 protesters came out Thursday night and marched through Oakland Countys government complex, under the watchful eye of the sheriffs office, which blocked traffic for them. A woman, who only identified herself as Bunny, was the organizer. The protest was peaceful, and while most came out because they were horrified at George Floyds murder, others had differing agendas like defunding the police. Protesters were welcomed by Oakland County Executive David Coulter who had the countys electronic billboards proclaiming Black Lives Matter. Its not a slogan, its not political, its the truth; black lives matter.
Oakland County sheriff calls for new regulations to prevent potential police brutality
Read full article: Oakland County sheriff calls for new regulations to prevent potential police brutalityPONTIAC, Mich. The protestors are demanding systematic change in terms of police brutality and many law enforcement officers agree. Gretchen Whitmer announced reform and bills in Lansing for change, but Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said hes been pushing for these changes for nearly a decade. RELATED: Michigan Senate passes bill to require implicit bias, de-escalation training for policeThe demands for systematic change in the form of protests were loud in Pontiac at the Oakland County government buildings Thursday. You have to have the ability to look deeply into somebodys social media," Bouchard said. With Whitmer pushing for reform, Bouchard is hoping this time change will actually happen.