Judge Glenda Hatchett Will Be Representing Philando Castile Family

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Former TV Judge Glenda Hatchett will be representing the family of Philando Castile. On Wednesday, July 6, Castile was shot to death during a traffic stop by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. 

According to news reports, on Monday Judge Glenda Hatchett and the Hatchett Law Firm announced that they will be representing the Castile family in the death of the 32-year-old.

Judge Hatchett who served eight years as chief judge of Juvenile Court of Fullton County, Georgia was also the host of 'The Judge Hatchett Show' which aired on television for eight seasons.

Hatchett released a statement saying that she is concerned about the epidemic of African American males getting killed by police officers. 

"We have often seemed demonstrations and debates and I raise the critical question, ‘When will there be systemic reform?’  Reform such that, citizens are not in fear of their lives when stopped and questioned by the police,” Hatchett said in a statement.

In a press conference on Tuesday Hatchett didn't give much details but she did say there will be a civil lawsuit against teh officers who shot at Castile.

"We will aggressively pursue justice on his behalf," Hatchett added.

Tamara M. Anderson
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