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Democrats call for mental health, police reform following Jamal Sutherland’s death

Democrats call for mental health, police reform following Jamal Sutherland’s death

On Wednesday, members of the S.C. House Democratic Caucus held an emergency meeting following the release of footage showing the moments leading up to Jamal Sutherland’s death at the hands of Charleston police. Jamal Sutherland died after being assaulted by Charleston County deputies in January. Sutherland, who was diagnosed with…