"Summerville Family Demands Accountability for 13-Year-Old's Controversial Walmart Arrest"

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The family of a 13-year-old boy arrested at a Walmart in Summerville plans to pursue civil and legal action after viewing police bodycam footage of the incident, which they believe escalated unnecessarily and was racially charged. The video shows the boy being aggressively approached by officers while selling Palmetto Roses, leading to a physical altercation and his subsequent arrest. The family's attorney calls for accountability and a full investigation, while also highlighting concerns about over-policing and the criminalization of young rose vendors.
Topics:nation#bodycam-footage#civil-action#legalcriminal-justice#palmetto-roses#police-brutality#summerville
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- Public demand investigation on controversial arrest of 13-year-old at Summerville Walmart ABC NEWS 4
- Family, lawyer of 13-year-old arrested at Summerville Walmart hold press conference WACH.com
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