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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
The Long Term Effects of Domestic Abuse
Mrs. Etterlene DeBarge, known as Mama D was featured on the TV Ones show Unsung as she spoke of the domestic violence she encountered when married to her first husband Robert DeBarge. Mama D now in her elder years first hand knows the physical challenges she has faced as a result of her prior years of being a domestic violence victim.
Host Latahra Smith talks with Mama D about her experiences as a victim of domestic abuse and the long term effects of that abuse.
Stonewalling Police Reforms In The MO Legislature
State Representative Brandon Ellington has been locked in a battle with State Representative Shawn Rhoads, chair of the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee over four bills that would reform how the police interact with citizens. Rep Ellington has charged that Rep Rhoads is blocking his bills because he is a bigot while Rep Rhoads claims Rep Ellington is a baby and hasn’t made an effort come to him to make a compromise. Representative Rhoads is an active Law Enforcement Officer and most of the other members of the committee were formerly in Law Enforcement as well. Rep Ellington claims he has been sending emails and calling Rep Rhoads every Monday for weeks and received no invitation to meet.
Host Jeff Humfeld talks with Reverend Wallace Hartzfeld SR and Reverend Ester Holzendorff of the Human Dignity and Economic Justice Coalition about a press conference they held in support of the legislation and condemning Chairman Rhoads for his obstruction of the bills. They feel this a matter of respect for Representative Ellington and his constituents.
Bills in Question –
HB 1516 – Requires body Cameras for Police Officers
HB 1520 – CreatesProvisions related to Racial Profiling, Searches and Seizures and Traffic Stops.
HB 1521 – Require Police Officers to obtain written consent before searching a vehicle.
HB 1522 – Requires the Department of Safety to track complaints against officers when they move to new jurisdictions.
Representative Shawn Rhoads –
Office – 573-751-1455 email – [email protected]
Representative Brandon Ellington –
Office – 573-751-3129 email – [email protected]
