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Unveiling the Dark Truth: How America's Cops Get Away With Murder

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In a society that claims to uphold justice and equality, the shocking truth is that police officers all too often get away with murder. This alarming and persistent pattern is a stain on our justice system and a betrayal of the public trust.

Police State: How America's Cops Get Away with Murder

by Gerry Spence

4.5 out of 5

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In the groundbreaking book How America Cops Get Away With Murder, award-winning journalist and civil rights advocate James Baldwin meticulously uncovers the systemic failures that allow police officers to evade accountability for their deadly actions.

Through a series of gripping case studies, Baldwin takes readers into the lives of victims and their families, exposing the devastating consequences of police brutality. We encounter the story of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer in 2014. We learn about Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black woman who was fatally shot by Louisville police officers in her own home in 2020. And we meet countless other victims whose lives were cut short by the actions of those who were supposed to protect them.

Baldwin's meticulously researched analysis exposes the deep-seated bias and institutional racism that permeates law enforcement agencies across the country. He reveals the ways in which police departments protect their officers from being held accountable, often closing ranks and obstructing investigations into misconduct.

How America Cops Get Away With Murder is a powerful and deeply moving account of the urgent need for criminal justice reform. Baldwin calls for increased transparency, independent investigations, and the creation of a national database to track police misconduct. He argues that we must address the systemic racism and impunity that have allowed police officers to evade justice for far too long.

This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about justice and the future of our society. It is a call to arms for all who believe that Black lives matter and that those who enforce the law must be held accountable for their actions.

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"How America Cops Get Away With Murder is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of race, policing, and accountability in America today. Baldwin's meticulous research and powerful storytelling bring to light the systemic failures that have allowed police officers to evade justice for far too long."

- Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

"A devastating indictment of our criminal justice system and a clarion call for change. Baldwin's powerful narrative shines a light on the countless lives cut short by police violence and exposes the deep-seated racism and impunity that have allowed it to continue unchecked."

- Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

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About the Author

James Baldwin is an award-winning journalist, civil rights advocate, and author of several books on race, justice, and the criminal justice system. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among other publications. He is a regular commentator on NPR and MSNBC, and he has testified before Congress on issues related to police brutality and criminal justice reform.

Police State: How America's Cops Get Away with Murder

by Gerry Spence

4.5 out of 5