Protesters demand answers outside Duval County jail in death of Charles Faggart
Police accountability and transparency were the main concerns of advocates who protested outside the Duval County Jail early Sunday afternoon. The demonstration was one of several demanding justice for Charles Faggart. Protestors simultaneously honored the life of George Floyd on the fifth anniversary of his death at the hands of police.
Among those in attendance was Faggart's mother, Tracy Karpas, who said she is frustrated with the lack of information surrounding her son's death.
'I'm just tired. I have been fighting for almost 2 months,' Karpas said.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
Karpas explained that she has not received a direct answer from city officials about the investigation into her son's death.
'I've been speaking for almost 2 months, and still, I haven't heard T.K. Waters' office. Donna Deegan sent a 10-word statement to the news and never said a word to us,' she said.
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters responded to the case earlier in the week.
'We're still working the jail case and I do want to say this...I do want to say that when I came out and made the moves that we made, it wasn't to say that anyone was guilty. It was to say that we need to investigate this process. We need to investigate it fully and make sure that we provide the public and that young man's family with the right answers,' Sheriff Waters said.
Nearly 100 people gathered on the steps of the jail, chanting 'No racist police' and 'Transparency now — we won't back down' as they called for change to policing not just in Jacksonville, but nationwide.
The Jacksonville Community Action Committee led the protest, holding signs that read 'End police brutality' and 'No one is above the law — justice for Charlie.'
'Our opinion is there needs to be a resolution, and this family needs to have some answers,' said advocate Michael Sampson.
Faggart died days after an April 7th incident inside the jail. That incident led to nine Jacksonville Sheriff's Office corrections officers being stripped of their authority.
Protesters are calling for the termination and prosecution of the officers involved, increased transparency, and civilian oversight of in-custody deaths.
'I think officers who are involved need to be held accountable to the furthest end of the law. There needs to be some type of mechanism for the people of this city to have some oversight or some ability, on how policing is done in our city.'
Action News Jax has also been seeking answers from the sheriff's office about Faggart's death for over a month.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] ,
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Mayor of Green Cove Springs suddenly resigns, successor to be appointed Tuesday night
Green Cove Springs is getting a new mayor. The city announced Tuesday that Mayor and City Councilmember Thomas Smith had resigned, effective immediately. In the announcement, the city said Smith's 'evolving work-related obligations have made it no longer possible for him to continue fulfilling the duties of public office," referring to his outside work. In his communication to the city manager, GCS said Mayor Smith expressed his gratitude for the time he was able to serve his neighbors, calling it an 'incredible honor.' Smith was first elected to the Council in April 2022. City Council will choose a new mayor and vice mayor during its regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 6 P.M. tonight. The position of vice mayor is currently held by Councilmember Edward Gaw. A special election will also be held in the future to fill the newly vacated City Council seat. Details on the election for Seat 4 are expected in the near future. 'The City thanks Thomas Smith for his dedication and service to Green Cove Springs and wishes him well in his future endeavors.' >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Jacksonville police still looking for person of interest in fatal hit-and-run
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said it is searching for a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run. It happened on the city's Northwest side on Moncrief Road West and Richardson Road Friday night. Sheriff's office officials say a man in his 50s was crossing the street on an electric scooter when he was hit by a Ford truck traveling north. The man was thrown into the southbound lanes from the impact of the crash and was hit again by a white SUV. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The sheriff's office said the white SUV driver did not remain at the scene to report his involvement. Antonio Cook lives nearby and said he was not surprised to hear about a crash on the road. He said the area is a busy stretch of road on the weekends. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'On the weekend, it's a hangout area so people get to feeling good, they've got their cars, you know. They have a good time, but they're not doing it safely,' Cook said. Over the weekend, JSO released pictures of the white SUV driver, a black man in his 50s, asking for the public's help to identify the man. The sheriff's office says the victim was taken to the hospital, where he died. There is no word yet on the man's identity. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
JSO searching for suspect involved in hit-and-run crash on Moncrief Road
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is looking for a man involved in a hit-and-run crash at Moncrief Road. Read: Caught on camera: Man hit by driver at Southside car meet A man riding a scooter was killed in the crash Friday night in Jacksonville. Police say it happened around 8:55 p.m. in the 4900 block of Moncrief Road West. The man was crossing the road on an electric stand-up scooter when he was hit by a Ford truck going north. The impact threw him into the southbound lanes, where he was struck again by the white SUV. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< JSO said the SUV driver, described as a black male in his mid-50s, did not stay at the scene or speak with police. The victim was rushed to a hospital but died shortly after. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
