Loretta Lynch Talks About Charlotte During Press Conference

CHARLOTTE, NC– Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch has released a statement on the recent events in Charlotte.

“Good afternoon, everyone.  Before we turn to today’s event, let me address the recent events in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The recent death of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte is currently under local investigation.  We are aware of the tragic events that resulted in his death, and the Department of Justice and FBI are currently monitoring the situation.  For the second day in a row, protests in response to the death of Keith Lamont Scott took place in Charlotte last night.  And for the second day in a row, the protests were marred by violence – this time leaving one person on life support and several injured – an awful reminder that violence only begets violence.”