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Congresswoman Adams Statement On Decision To Not Retry Randall Kerrick

August 28, 2015

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the decision to not retry Randall Kerrick in the shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell:

"I am disappointed by the North Carolina Attorney General's decision to not retry the Randall Kerrick case and hope this decision will not lead to greater mistrust within our community.

"While many of us are frustrated by today's decision, we must funnel that frustration into positive and productive action that includes serious dialogues about criminal justice reform, greater diversity in jury selection and the underlying prejudices that have an undue influence on our criminal justice system.

"I urge people to come together peacefully to unite and heal our city. I remain committed to working with the community, law enforcement and local leaders to ensure tragedies such as this never occur again.

"My heart breaks for the Ferrell family; they will remain in my thoughts and prayers."

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