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August 29, 2011
Rebecca Coleman, Chief of Police, Jackson Police Department
Robert Smith, District Attorney, Hinds County
The Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jackson
Tom Perez, DOJ
Re: James Craig Anderson Case
To Whom it May Concern,
A recently formed coalition of Mississippi organizations called Mississippians Together, is writing to request a
thorough investigation of the death of James Craig Anderson who was intentionally beaten by a mob and run over
by Daryl Dedmon, on June 26, 2011. We are outraged by the brutal killing of Mr. Anderson and by the fact that
no other individuals involved in this hate crime have been charged with murder or as accessories to the murder.
Our coalition intends to monitor the case and to seek justice for the victim.
The Hinds County District Attorney reported that this crime was clearly racially motivated by a mob of teens
from Rankin County. Initially only two individuals were charged with this crime. However, Aaron Rice, who
was originally charged with murder, had charges later reduced to Simple Assault (a misdemeanor) by Judge
William Barnett.
There is a perception in the community that there are two systems of justice, one for people of color, and one for
whites. Previous cases have shown that crimes involving black teens, in similar circumstances to Dedmon's mob,
have been immediately arrested and charged in connection to the crime.
Our expectations are as follows:
- That equal justice is applied in Hinds County, MS,
- That a thorough investigation be held,
- All who were involved in this heinous action be held accountable.
- That no prosecutorial misconduct take place,
- Accountability for investigative misconduct.
MISSISSIPPIANS TOGETHER Mission Statement
Mississippians Together; for Justice, Action and Fairness is a coalition of organizations, religious congregations,
communities and families from Mississippi whose purpose is to achieve peace through justice, education, racial
understanding, accountability and action.
Those signing this letter are in agreement with this cause.
Sincerely,
{YOUR NAME NAME HERE}
______________________________________________
If you agree with and support this cause, please join the coalition by having your name placed as a signer on this letter. To participate is easy, email us at msnaacp.legalredress@gmail.com your name and your title (if any) or use our social media outlets FaceBook or Twitter, by posting on MSNAACP's page
*I {Your Name } Support Mississippians Together for justice for the death of James Craig Anderson*.
Please tell your friends and family members to sign on and help spread the word.
