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Race, Fear And Law In Police Confrontations

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Jordan and Terez Miles sitting in their home
Jordan Miles, an 18-year-old high school student, left, sits with his mother Terez Miles in their home in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Miles was charged Jan. 13 with assault and resisting arrest and his family says he was hospitalized after being hit with a stun gun and suffering head lacerations. He claims that he resisted because he thought the men were trying to abduct him and didn’t identify themselves as police. The charges against Miles were later dismissed. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo

Violent encounters between police and people of color have made reform a national issue. We talk with a law professor who dissected a violent incident in Pittsburgh to find out how fear and racism complicate interactions with police. And we look at reforms being considered around the country.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Steven Potter Technical Director
  • David A. Harris Guest

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