Feb 28 2023
Rethinking Grand Juries: A Tale of Two Systems in Officer-Involved Shootings

Rethinking Grand Juries: A Tale of Two Systems in Officer-Involved Shootings

Presented by The University of Akron at The University of Akron School of Law

Join the University of Akron School of Law for a free discussion led by Associate Dean Michael Gentithes of the grand jury process in America. The event will highlight on how that process often differs in cases of officer-involved shootings.

This event is part of The University of Akron’s Rethinking Race event series, a two-week forum of events focused on facilitating “courageous conversations designed to promote inclusive excellence” regarding race and race-related issues. Thank you to our sponsors the County of Summit ADM Board, Mercury Plastics, Goodyear, FirstEnergy Foundation, FedEx Custom Critical, Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron, Ilene Shapiro’s Summit County Department of Job and Family Services, the Akron Community Foundation, the City of Akron, Philip and Paulette Thompson, and Dr. Sheldon Wrice.

Admission Info

Free event. Please RSVP online.

Dates & Times

2023/02/28 - 2023/02/28

Location Info

The University of Akron School of Law

150 University Ave, Room 180, Akron, OH 44325