Protesters stage sit-in
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- Created Date
- 1982-02-04
- Description
A large group of people sit and stand inside the district attorney's office. They were there protesting the death of Ernie Lacy. Milwaukee police were looking for a suspect on June 9, 1981, when they spotted Ernest Lacy. Lacy had never committed a crime, but struggled with mental health issues, and the officers used force when placing him under arrest. Lacy died in police custody. The officers involved were found guilty of failing to render first aid.
Demonstrations. Feb 4, 1982. Lacy sit-in at the District Attorney office.
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- Recollection Wisconsin
- Contributing Institution
- Milwaukee Public Library
- Location
- 821 W State St
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- Format
- Black and white photograph
- Language
- English
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