STATEMENT BY REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE POLICE SHOOTING OF COREY JONES

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Oct 22, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October22, 2015

Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jonathan Weinstein

Phone: 212-681-1380

STATEMENT BY REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE POLICE SHOOTING OF COREY JONES

Thursday, October 22, 2015 (New York, NY) – – “I have talked to the family members and the attorney of Mr. Jones and at their request, have decided to become involved in seeking the facts, and based upon the facts, justice in this case. Though I will not be at the rally today, I do intend to be in Palm Beach County in a matter of days based on the request and guidance of the family and their attorney.”

“The preliminary facts given by the police to the family are disturbing and troubling to National Action Network and we intend to give our full support to further inquiries and the pursuit of justice in this matter.”