Here’s Why Giant Cockroaches Shut Down an Albany Courtroom

Things Got Buggy in Response to a Violent Arrest Caught on Camera Last Month; Officials Fail to Suspend Officers

Footage of the May 17th arrest that prompted a roach infestation

After 5 messy stomps, an officer reportedly yelled, “Stop, they’re too big!”

Photo: Roaches in the courtroom (via Washington Times)
Photo: A 2nd demonstration shutdown Eagle Street, Between Washington and State
Photo: Lightbourn (left) with 12-time Grammy winner, John Legend

Community members can support Lightbourn in three ways:
1️⃣ Donate to Lightbourn’s housing and legal fund.
2️⃣ Email Senator Stewart-Cousins requesting Lightbourn be reinstated.
3️⃣ RSVP to Lightbourn’s July 5th arraignment action.

Senator Stewart-Cousins addresses session on police brutality

SCousins@NYsenate.gov

Cc: gianaris@nysenate.gov, rortega@cityandstateny.com, lamor1028@gmail.com, majorityLeaderCommunications@nysenate.gov, zwilliams@cityandstateny.com

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