UVA Arrest Backlash
UVA Arrest Backlash, The University of Virginia student whose head was bloodied during an arrest outside a popular bar near the campus said today he was "shocked that my face was slammed into the brick pavement three blocks from where I attend school," as his attorney vowed to fight the charges.
Martese Johnson, 20, was arrested outside the Charlottesville bar by state Alcoholic Beverage Control agents who are charged with enforcing alcohol laws in Virginia.
"I trust that the scars on my face and head will heal but the trauma from what the ABC officers did will stay with me forever," Johnson, a third-year student, said through his attorney, Daniel Watkins.
Johnson's mother, who works the night shift with social services in Chicago, flew in to support her son, Watkins said, noting that Johnson is on full scholarship at UVA based on financial need.
Watkins also refuted reports that Johnson may have shown false identification at the bar.
"At no point during the encounter ... did Martese present a fake ID," Watkins noted.
Johnson did not speak at the news conference, with Watkins reading a statement on his behalf.
"I still believe in our community. I know this community will support me during this time," he said in the statement.
Earlier today, students protested in the University of Virginia library to demonstrate Johnson's arrest.
Chants of "black lives matter" and "no justice, no peace" were heard inside the library after protesters moved their outdoor march inside around 12:30 p.m.
Martese Johnson, 20, was arrested outside the Charlottesville bar by state Alcoholic Beverage Control agents who are charged with enforcing alcohol laws in Virginia.
"I trust that the scars on my face and head will heal but the trauma from what the ABC officers did will stay with me forever," Johnson, a third-year student, said through his attorney, Daniel Watkins.
Johnson's mother, who works the night shift with social services in Chicago, flew in to support her son, Watkins said, noting that Johnson is on full scholarship at UVA based on financial need.
Watkins also refuted reports that Johnson may have shown false identification at the bar.
"At no point during the encounter ... did Martese present a fake ID," Watkins noted.
Johnson did not speak at the news conference, with Watkins reading a statement on his behalf.
"I still believe in our community. I know this community will support me during this time," he said in the statement.
Earlier today, students protested in the University of Virginia library to demonstrate Johnson's arrest.
Chants of "black lives matter" and "no justice, no peace" were heard inside the library after protesters moved their outdoor march inside around 12:30 p.m.
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