Bay Area family joins statewide rally asking CA AG for review of inmate deaths

Families affected by police violence rallied in downtown Oakland, seeking a meeting with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about Jalani Lovett's death in solitary confinement four years ago. Lovett's mother, who blames jail staff for his death, described disturbing images of his body, claiming it reflects systemic issues within the jail. Supported by local justice groups, they demand accountability and a thorough investigation into police actions related to inmate deaths. Lovett's sister stated, "If we make enough noise, people will start listening. " The families delivered a scroll containing 1,200 signatures to Bonta’s office, which remains unresponsive to their requests.

Similar rallies occurred in San Diego and Los Angeles, highlighting widespread concern over inmate treatment in California jails. The push for accountability underscores a growing movement against police violence. Bonta campaigned on a platform of accountability, intensifying pressure for him to act on these critical issues.