Drug War Chronicle #942 - September 9, 2016

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
Levonia Riggins. Unarmed, killed in his bedroom in a raid that netted two grams of weed. (family photo)
Levonia Riggins. Unarmed, killed in his bedroom in a raid that netted two grams of weed. (family photo)

A Long Hot Summer of Drug War Deaths [FEATURE]

An unarmed young black man killed in a raid that netted two grams of weed was only the latest to die at the hands of police in drug war violence.
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Medical Marijuana Update

In a surprise move, the conservative American Legion comes out for marijuana rescheduling, Arkansas medical marijuana initiatives see lawsuits fly, Ohio is now a medical marijuana state, and more.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

More jails guards go down, a Louisiana drug task force head gets nailed for ripping off the feds, a Memphis cop gets nailed for trying to extort an alleged drug dealer, and more.
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