“Obviously, this is a terrible situation that I inadvertently caused. It’s on me. Because it was my weapon, I’ve thought about this for many nights. Trust me. I consider myself a professional and I’m not pleased about this occurring whatsoever,” Clinton Township Detective Terrance Phillips told investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) during an interview two months after the death of Rayshawn Meeks. 

Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack did not take the case to a grand jury. In his office’s letter closing the case on January 29, 2023, Jeff Blake, Deputy Chief Counsel of the Criminal Special Units wrote:

Recent news reports have been filled with results of one poll after another after another showing that President Biden continues to weaken as a candidate for re-election.

Solidarity Ships
September 30, 2023
Goodale Park
Donation Drop-off 2-5pm.
Rider meetup at 5pm, Ride at 5:30pm
RSVP: solidarityships.eventbrite.com

Additional information, including participant guidelines, can be found on the event page at solidarityships.eventbrite.com
Updates will be posted on the ride’s Instagram page at @solidarity.ships"

We’re infuriated to announce that the 2nd annual group cargo ride of mutual aid is back! At the end of the month, community and supporters will come together in challenge to haul supplies in support of the City’s houseless residents.

Long-time committed community organizer and activist Liz Andromeda will host Solidarity Ships on September 30, 2023 at Goodale Park. All are invited to ride with or donate supplies for us to carry, in an adventure of solidarity, community, and camaraderie.

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