Sandra Bland ‘s Attorney and Sister Talk Arrest, Autopsy & Black Lives Matter

• published: 07 Oct 2015
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Sandra Bland was 28-years-old when she was found hanged in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas, on July 13, 2015 after being stopped and arrested by police officers during a minor traffic violation. We explore her death-from the arrest, to the impact it played within the Black Lives Matter Movement. We also discuss the police testimony, autopsy results and how Ms. Bland’s family is is doing today with Sandra’s sister Sharon Cooper, attorney Cannon Lambert and retired LAPD officer Cheryl Dorsey in this uncensored Crime Time episode hosted by Allison Hope Weiner. GUEST BIO: Mr. Lambert is a highly skilled, well respected trial attorney who aggressively seeks justice and real compensatory recovery for his clients. Mr. Lambert has successfully obtained numerous multi-million dollar outcomes for his clients. Notably among many, Mr. Lambert obtained $3.25 million dollars for the family of a 14 year old boy who drown on a school field trip. Similarly, Mr. Lambert collected $3 million dollars for a woman he represented who was involved in an auto collision with a truck and its dolly/trailer. Mr. Lambert Successfully matriculated at the University of Iowa, College of Law in Iowa City and then returned to Chicago to begin his law practice. Mr. Lambert’s practice focuses principally in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death. He also provides quality representation in the areas of Criminal, Divorce and Medical Malpractice law. Since admission to the Illinois Bar in 1996, Cannon D. Lambert, Sr. has been a stallward advocate for victims and victims rights. Mr. Lambert has tirelessly fought against insurance companies, corporations and other entities that far too often place personal or business interests above the safety and interests of their customers, consumers and patients. Cheryl Dorsey is a Los Angeles native. In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice. In 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During (LAPD) her twenty year career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units such as traffic, vice and the infamous gang unit known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.) As an LAPD insider, Ms. Dorsey’s autobiography, The Creation of a Manifesto, Black & Blue, provides an unfiltered look into the LAPD’s internal processes with a level of credibility that is undeniable and irrefutable. Today, she serves as a speaker, freelance writer, community advocate and police expert, educating the public in the areas of police policy and procedures as well as understanding police culture and deciphering police code talk. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show as a guest expert and is also a regular commentator on syndicated radio show, The Hutchinson Report in Los Angeles. Ms. Dorsey is a speaker, freelance writer and much sought after police expert on important issues making national headlines, regarding abuse under the color of authority – that is, racial profiling, use of force, deadly force and women’s workplace issues. Ms. Dorsey enlightens and empowers audiences with her candid and honest approach to surviving police encounters. ADD’L LINKS: http://thelip.tv http://thelip.tv/show/crime-time/ Crime Time Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHw9CP7voos&list;=PLjk3H0GXhhGfIvJXM3emqDXkZ02SXgfgT&index;=1 Crime Time Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ0gGTRZ8E&index;=1&list;=PLjk3H0GXhhGeC9DbpSnIvd2i9BHh2dBvv https://www.facebook.com/CrimeTimeWithAllisonHopeWeiner?directed_target_id=0 https://www.facebook.com/thelip.tv EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:01 Welcoming Cannon Lambert, Sharon Cooper and Cheryl Dorsey to Crime Time. 02:06 The improper arrest of Sandra Bland. 04:13 Examining Sandra’s behavior. 05:27 Police sensitivity training and screening officers. 06:58 Contempt of cop and deadly force. 08:35 The police testimony. 09:40 Autopsy results. 12:20 Relationship between cops and jailers. 15:38 “Sandy Speaks” and final messages from Sandra. 18:00 Examining Sandra’s injuries. 19:55 Where the officers are now. 21:31 Filing a lawsuit against the police. 22:22 Reactions to Sandra’s death and Black Lives Matter. 25:27 Police responsibility and liability. 30:32 Sandra Bland’s family today. 32:37 Final thoughts. 34:21 Thank you and goodbye.