ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement regarding the Jefferson County, Kentucky grand jury charges stemming from the death of Breonna Taylor by Louisville law enforcement officers:
“As a Black woman, mother and legislator, I am appalled that Ms. Breonna Taylor is still being denied the justice she deserves. This essential health worker was killed in the middle of the night inside her home. Today, her family continues to suffer from the weight of injustice and disillusionment with the criminal justice system.
“In Georgia, we have our own cases to consider with Mr. Ahmaud Arbery and Mr. Rayshard Brooks. Too many Americans have become victims of racial violence; however, we remain vigilant in our pursuit of freedom, equity, and justice for all.
“As a legislator, I will continue acting in the best interest of all Georgians to support public policy that addresses the systemic inequities plaguing our state. Foremost, I am committed to exploring any and all policy measures to ensure that ‘equal justice under the law’ becomes a statement of fact and not aspirational language.”
Established in 1975, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is a 501(c)3 non-profit, nonpartisan organization comprised of 65 Georgia House and Senate members.
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Representative Karen Bennett represents the citizens of Districts 94, which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Economic Development & Tourism, Health & Human Services and Regulated Industries committees.
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