Stars help us remember Alton Sterling’s name in the wake of DOJ decision

On Wednesday, the Justice Department officially announced charges would not come for Baton Rouge police officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II.

Multiple celebrities including Attorney and CNN correspondent Angela Rye and Actress Gabrielle Union reacted to the startling news:

 

Sterling, a father of five, was gunned down in July 2016 as officers investigated reports of a man with a gun. Sterling, whose death was captured on video, was selling CDs in front of a convenience store when he was confronted by the police.

Despite the DOJ decision, there’s still hope for a legal remedy for Sterling’s family. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is considering whether to bring state charges.

Sterling’s mother is asking everyone to remember his name and for Landry to help their family get justice

“So, Jeff Landry, please open up your heart, your eyes, and give us the justice that we deserve,” McMillan said.

 

Sterling’s son said in a statement mentioned in the Huffington Post report:

 

“I have my brothers and sisters to look after,” Cameron said at the news conference Wednesday. “Eleven of them. I have to look after every last one of them because, guess what? I’m that next legacy. I’m here after my dad. My dad is now long gone, so now I’m here. I’m that legacy and I have to look after those kids.”

 

Let’s pray for the Sterling family during this difficult time.

 

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