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Dewayne Jones (Cop recorded punching hospital patient) Second Assault Trial September 6th

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When: Hearing at 1:30 PM News Conference 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Tuesday September 6th.
Where: 36th District Court building 421 Madison Street. Detroit, MI 48226.
Trial: Court room” of Honorable E. Lynise Bryant. “Trial” for Case No. 1806106901. Dewayne Berran Jones. Assault and battery case.
Why now? Dewayne Jones’ trial is scheduled for 1:30 PM Tuesday. (Also on the 7th 8th and 9th at 10:30 AM)

Detroit, MI –Members of Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight (DRACO) and other prominent community members have scheduled a News Conference for 1:00 AM to 1:45 PM so they can comment on the potential outcome of the trial, and to stimulate community awareness of the ongoing case. They will also speak to the need to revise use-of-force training and remove loopholes in the DPD contract that usurps the authority of the Board of Police Commissioners.

On August 10th Judge E. Lynise Bryant granted defense requests to deny comments from emergency room staff on acceptable restraint. “Some of us are concerned that people with expertise on handling difficult patients won’t be heard. Hospital staff are trained in how to restrain patients without punching them or causing injury.” Said DRACO founder Scotty Boman. He went on to say, “This trial is heavily slanted in the defendant’s favor since the victim isn’t allowed to testify.  He had that advantage before and was still convicted. Now he gets another bite of that apple.”

Jones was convicted of assault and battery in connection with the beating, but received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant by the Detroit Police Department. His penalty for the assault was probation, but he could still be tried for a felony misconduct charge because it was dismissed without prejudice on January 15th 2019. Activists are calling on Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to reintroduce those charges given the large amount of video evidence that surfaced, and the fact that Jones still had a badge and a gun while on probation.

On April 21st 2021 Jones was granted a new trial.

The remainder of the trial…

Also the trial starts at 10:30 AM on Wednesday through Friday.  Depending on what happens Tuesday, we may hold a News Conferece at 1:00 PM Wednesday to comment on what happened earlier in the trial (which may still be going on) likewise on Thursday.  We may hold a conference at 10 AM Thursday.

DRACO members, NAN members, and Sacred Heart Minister Eric Blount Demanding acountability in the DPD. Literacy activist John Telford in front.
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Dewayne Jones Pretrial for Second Assault trial Postponed to August 10th

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Voice of Detroit Covered this event here:
https://voiceofdetroit.net/2022/08/02/group-wants-dpd-cop-dewayne-jones-fired-for-2018-beating-of-distressed-woman-sheldy-smith-in-er/

When: Hearing at 1:30 PM News Conference 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Tuesday September 6th.
Where: 36th District Court building 421 Madison Street. Detroit, MI 48226.
Trial: Court room” of Honorable E. Lynise Bryant. “Trial” for Case No. 1806106901. Dewayne Berran Jones. Assault and battery case.

Why now? Dewayne Jones’ trial is scheduled for 1:30 PM Tuesday. (Also on the 7th 8th and 9th at 10:30 AM)

Jason Colthorp interviewing DRACO Founder Scotty Boman on August 1. It was election eve. and the 4 year anniversary of Sheldy Smith being beaten.
Jason Colthorp interviewing DRACO Founder Scotty Boman on August 1. It was election eve. and the 4 year anniversary of Sheldy Smith being beaten.

Detroit, MI –Members of Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight (DRACO) and other prominent community members have scheduled a News Conference for 1:00 AM to 1:45 PM so tey can comment on the potential outcome of the trial, and to stimulate community awareness of the ongoing case. They will also speak to the need to revise use-of-force training and remove loopholes in the DPD contract that usurps the authority of the Board of Police Commissioners.

On August 10th Judge E. Lynise Bryant granted defense requests to deny comments from emergency room staff on acceptable restraint. “Some of us are concerned that people with expertise on handling difficult patients won’t be heard. Hospital staff are trained in how to restrain patients without punching them or causing injury.” Said DRACO founder Scotty Boman. He went on to say, “This trial is heavily slanted in the defendant’s favor since the victim isn’t allowed to testify.  He had that advantage before and was still convicted. Now he gets another bite of that apple.”

Jones was convicted of assault and battery in connection with the beating, but received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant by the Detroit Police Department. His penalty for the assault was probation, but he could still be tried for a felony misconduct charge because it was dismissed without prejudice on January 15th 2019. Activists are calling on Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to reintroduce those charges given the large amount of video evidence that surfaced, and the fact that Jones still had a badge and a gun while on probation.

On April 21st 2021 Jones was granted a new trial.

The founder of DRACO is former District 4 Community Advisory Council Chairperson Scotty Boman.  He said, “Dewayne Jones was able to get a promotion in spite of being a convicted violent criminal. In spite of the conviction he wasn’t held accountable.  Now he is trying to be exonerated while his victim (Sheldy Smith) remains captive and isolated from her family.  This isn’t justice.”
Diane Bukowski of Voice of Detroit posted this video:

DRACO members, NAN members, and Sacred Heart Minister Eric Blount Demanding acountability in the DPD. Literacy activist John Telford in front.
DRACO members, NAN members, and Sacred Heart Minister Eric Blount Demanding acountability in the DPD. Literacy activist John Telford in front.
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Office of Inspector General Finds BOPC in Violation of Detroit Charter

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NEWS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scotty Boman, Founder
Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight
Phone: (313) 247-2052 [Voice Only]
Texting Phone: (313) 338-9769 [Text Only]
ScottyEducation@yahoo.com
Draco.Life

May 23rd, 2022

Office of Inspector General Finds BOPC in Violation of Detroit Charter

Detroit, MI – On Friday May 20th 2022 Detroit Inspector General Ellen Ha Replied to a complaint (attached) submitted by Scotty Boman, founder of Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight (DRACO). The attached response letter expresses agreement that the Board of Police Commissioners violated the charter in hiring the interim Secretary and Chief Investigators to serve for 2 additional years.

In the response, the Inspector general states:

Thank you for submitting your complaint to the Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG). You alleged that the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) abused their authority by voting certain individuals in long-term interim positions in violation of the City of Detroit Charter. More specifically, you state that on January 13, 2022, the BOPC voted to appoint Melanie White as Interim Board Secretary and Lawrence Akbar as Interim Chief Investigator for a two-year term. However, both employees previously worked for the BOPC within the last 3 years which would make them ineligible for these positions based on the Charter.
The OIG investigation found that BOPC was made fully aware of the Charter violation and has been provided an opportunity to correct the violation by properly filling these positions in accordance with the Charter. Therefore, the OIG is closing our investigation at this time with no further action.

Boman commented, It is inexcusable for the Board of Police Commissioners to ignore their formative document. Without the Charter they aren’t police commissioners, and they have no oversight authority.” He went on to comment, “How can an organization claim the moral authority to hold law enforcement officers accountable, when they brazenly ignore the laws that apply to them?”

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Accountability for Dewayne Jones & Justice for Sheldy!

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NEWS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scotty Boman, D.R.A.C.O. Founder (Event organizer)
Phone: (313) 247-2052 [Voice Only] Texting Phone: (313) 338-9769 [Text Only]
ScottyEducation@yahoo.comDraco.Life

Ashley Smith, victim’s sister
Phone:  (254) 290-7303
justice4sheldy@gmail.com

Lory Parks, National Action Network
Phone: (313) 492-6774

January 12th, 2021

Community Members: “Accountability for Dewayne Jones” & “Justice for Sheldy!”

When: 10:45 AM to 12:10 PM EDT. Wednesday January 12th.
Where: 36th District Court building 421 Madison Street. Detroit, MI 48226.
Why now? Dewayne Jones has a pretrial hearing at 11:00 AM

Detroit, MI – Members of Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight (DRACO), and others, will be holding a News conference, promptly at 10:45 AM this Wednesday, to express their displeasure with the injustice surrounding the August 2018 beating of hospital patient Sheldy Smith by then-Corporal Dewayne B. Jones. Community members will continue to picket outside the courthouse until after Noon.

Jones was convicted of assault and battery in connection with the beating, but received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant by the Detroit Police Department. His penalty for the assault was probation, but he could still be tried for a felony misconduct charge because it was dismissed without prejudice on January 15th 2019. Activists are calling on the Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to reintroduce those charges given the large amount of video evidence that surfaced, and the fact that Jones still had a badge and a gun while on probation.

On April 21st 2021 Jones was granted a new trial. On Wednesday January 12th Dewayne Jones will have a pre-trial hearing in the courtroom of Judge E. Lynise Bryant at 11:00 AM.  His new trial will be on February 22nd.

“Dewayne Jones was able to get a promotion in spite of being a convicted violent criminal. In spite of the conviction he wasn’t held accountable.  Now he is trying to be exonerated while his victim (Sheldy Smith) remains captive and isolated from her family.  This isn’t justice,” Said Boman. “The DPD contract is up for renewal.  It is essential that the Board of Police Commissioners make it a matter of policy that the DPD insists on a clause, in the new contract, barring usurpation of the BOPC’s authority to be the final word on promotions.”

The actual hearing may be virtual, but concerned community members will still meet and protest outside the 36th District Court building. Organizers feel it can be the symbolic location of the hearing, which is scheduled to be held in the “Court room” of Honorable E. Lynise Bryant on Wednesday, January 12th, 2021 at 11:00 AM. This is a “Pre-trial Hearing” for Case No. 1806106901. Dewayne Berran Jones. Assault and battery case. Anyone can look up the court schedule here: https://www.36thdistrictcourt.org/online-services/case-inquiry-schedule

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Police Commissioner Candidate Forum

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Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight (DRACO) invites you to attend a virtual candidate forum. Moderated by Former Police Commissioner Rev. Jerome L. Warfield, Sr.
https://www.jlwarfieldministries.com/about-pastor-j-l-warfield-sr.html

It will be conducted using Zoom from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday October 6th 2021.

Meeting ID: 875 3902 6473
Passcode: 4
(312) 626-6799

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87539026473?pwd=WEtHK0llaWZmTWtmTnhPUlVqRmlGUT09

Candidates will have two minutes to introduce themselves along with a one minute closing statement.Audience members and the moderator will ask questions during the forum. Each candidate will have two minutes to respond to each question.The moderator will rotate the order in which candidates will respond. The event will be recorded for later reposing on public platforms.

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Police Commissioners Candidate Forum
Police Commissioners Candidate Forum