Black Lives Matter Birmingham Co-Founder Arrested While Demanding Answers About Jail Deaths

Black Lives Matter Birmingham co-founder arrested while demanding answers about jail deaths

Black Lives Matter Birmingham co-founder Eric Hall was arrested Tuesday after occupying Mayor Randall Woodfin's office while demanding answers about recent deaths at the Birmingham City Jail.

Birmingham activist arrested at city hall after showdown with police over jail deaths

A Birmingham activist was arrested by a team of police officers and taken out of city hall today when he demanded to see Mayor Randall Woodfin to discuss recent deaths at the city jail. Cell phone footage shows Eric Hall…

Activist Arrested at Birmingham City Hall Following Comments on Recent Jail Deaths

By Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Activist Eric Hall was escorted from Birmingham City Hall in handcuffs Tuesday after confronting city leaders over two recent deaths at the Birmingham City Jail during a City Council meeting. During public comment, speakers criticized city officials and raised concerns about conditions inside the jail following the deaths of two inmates who died days apart while in custody. “I’m gravely disappointed in what’s taking …