Black Lives Matter activist Erica Garner had a massive heart attack. |
Erica Garner Snipes, 27 is a prominent activist and advocate for police reform.
Her family released a statement thanking supporters and those who wishing her a speedy recovery.
Her father Eric was brutally killed by the New York Police Department.
An undercover detective tried to arrest Garner for allegedly selling loose cigarettes in Staten Island. The dirty cop placed Garner in a chokehold.
While on the ground, Garner said, "I Can't Breathe!" and it launched a movement. Garner died of a heart attack and the NYPD would place the dirty cop, Danny Pantaleo was placed in the freezer.
The dirty cop had escaped murder charges.
Since he escaped murder charges, Pantaleo went on to live his life. Got married and sidelined to desk duty despite having a laundry list of controversy.
It caused Erica to become an activist. In 2016, she endorsed Bernie Sanders for president and appeared at campaign rallies for him.
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