Scores of Rastafarians from the Coral Gardens Benevolent Society gathered in Sam Sharpe Square, St. James on Thursday, August 5, a show of support for shaved Clarendon woman, Nzinga King.
The Rastafarian community says the act of the police shows great injustice done to and are calling for justice. They added that they are not only upset by the recent allegations but are insisting delayed investigations could deny King’s justice.
Treasurer for the Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Lewis Brown says he needs to see some sanctions. He says it is high time these matters be expedited.
Among those who gathered demanding justice to the sound of Congo drums was Mercia Fraser, the mother of deceased construction worker Mario Deane. Deane was a member of the Rastafari community who was arrested for having a ganja spliff in his possession. However, Deane died while in police custody under questionable circumstances. She says it was around this time that she lost her son.
Another member of the benevolent society says the more things change, the more they remain the same.
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