"Richards was initially charged with inciting a riot, child endangerment, delaying and obstructing peace officers, and felony lynching. When the court announced the June 1 trial date, only the lynching charge remained." ~ Excerpt from Vox POLICY & POLITICS http://bit.ly/1t1t6S5
This appears to be an excessive punishment just because: "Black Lives Matter supporters, including Richards, run to the woman's side as police attempt to arrest her. " ~ Excerpt from Vox POLICY & POLITICS http://bit.ly/1t1t6S5
There is an OPPORTUNITY here to do the RIGHT thing.
Please decide wisely before rejecting this White House Petition.