Police Accountability and Transparency

Addressed police department use-of-force policies and called for full transparency, accountability, and answers surrounding Derrick Manigault's death.

Spoke about the death of her brother-in-law Derrick Manigault during an encounter with undercover Gastonia police officers and criticized community leadership for silence.

Criticized the council's silence on the Manigault case and argued it reflects broader patterns of racial inequality.

Spoke about the death of her husband, Derrick Manigault, by plainclothes police officers and demanded transparency and accountability.

Expressed outrage that the officers involved in Derrick Manigault's death were returned to active duty without communication to the family.

Expressed grief and demanded transparency and criminal charges following the police-involved death of Derrick Manigault.

Urged the council to address police misconduct and release full camera footage related to Derrick Manigault's death.