Smallish Protest Argues Against Former KCPD Detective Pardon

A tragic fact . . . No matter the circumstances, long after most people depart from this planet, there's very little memory of their existence or the conflicts that surrounded their demise.

Nevertheless . . . These protesters continue to argue against a former KCPD worker following a conviction and ongoing appeal. 

Remember . . . There was a weird threat about this case from a couple of public officials which claimed that pardon could spark community tension and the potential for rioting . . . In fact, today's protest was passionate but also peaceful, orderly and completely without incident.

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One of those concerns is the fact Devalkenaere has been out of jail on an appeals bond ever since his conviction.

“Not even a mug shot. He's been sentenced. He's getting more privileges than the president, ex-president of United States,” a protester said.

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Community groups rally to oppose a potential pardon for former KCPD detective Eric Devalkenaere

The officer was convicted for the 2019 shooting death of Kansas City man Cameron Lamb

'Not stand idly by': Ahead of DeValkenaere appeal, activists say conviction must stand

"If DeValkenaere is pardoned, if he is let off the hook by any other means, the people of Kansas City will not stand idly by. We are not going to let this injustice stand," a Kansas City activist said.

Community members campaign against potential pardon of DeValkenaere

A number of organizations joined on the steps of the federal courthouse in Kansas City, Missouri to oppose a potential pardon of former KCPD Detective Eric DeValkenaere, who is appealing his conviction in the killing of Cameron Lamb.

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