Thin Blue Lie Series - Sam, DeAnna, & Josh's story

Editor's note: Thin Blue Lie is a series telling the stories of families who experienced the systemic police practice of coercively interrogating families moments after killing their loved ones, in an attempt to gain evidence to justify the killing. The series is made in support of new legislation AB 572 that would end this practice. In this episode of the Thin Blue Lie Series, we hear the story of Sam, DeAnna and Josh from Orange County, CA.

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AB 572 requires a peace officer, a prosecuting attorney, or an investigator for the prosecution, prior to interviewing a family member of a person who has been killed or seriously injured by a peace officer, to clearly identify themselves and provide the person with specified information. This information includes the status of their family member, that the person can consult with an attorney or trusted support person, and that the investigation may involve the culpability of the family member who was killed or injured.

David Sullivan was 19 years old when he was killed by Buena Park Police August 19, 2019. His mother DeAnna, and siblings Sam & Josh share what they experienced in the hours after.

For more information on AB 572 visit https://www.protectyourpeoplesj.org/a...