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There are now that 20 consent decrees in place like the one in Baltimore that are helping put broken police departments on a path to reform. And this is long work. Baltimore is just embarking down this road.

Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
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