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‘It’s Devastating’: Community Members React To Former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin’s Release After Posting Bail

While many people expressed their anger, others are trying to re-direct it to places where people can heal.

October 7, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Word spread quickly about the release of former Minneapolis Police officer Derke Chauvin from custody after posting bail.

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While many people expressed their anger, others are trying to re-direct it to places where people can heal and learn how to continue the fight for justice.

“It’s okay to not be okay and come to a place where you can have those feelings kind of spill out and have someone help you process with you, don’t bottle them up,” community activist Alicia Smith said.

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