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Collected Item: “Cordale Handy in Mental Health Crisis Killed by Saint Paul Police”

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Cordale Handy in Mental Health Crisis Killed by Saint Paul Police

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Instagram

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In 2017, 29-year-old, Cordale Handy was killed by Saint Paul Police as he was navigating a mental health crisis. Since her son’s death, Cordale’s mother, Kim Handy-Jones, has continuously championed an end to police violence and demand accountability for her son's death.

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Cordale Handy, Saint Paul, police, mental health, crisis, police violence, accountability,

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CMcac0pFm6s/

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Drew Arrieta @itsdrw

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2021-03-17
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