Ahead of Wednesday’s vote to reinstall expelled State Rep. Justin Pearson (D), Memphians gathered outside the National Civil Rights Museum and reportedly threatened violence.
One chant that broke out among protesters included “No Justin, no peace.”
Growing unrest among citizens ahead of the vote has raised concerns of potential violence if the vote to reinstate former Rep. Pearson falls through.JUST IN: Hundreds of protesters are threatening violence in downtown Memphis as the Shelby County Commission considers sending Justin Pearson back to the state capitol. The question is whether or not we will be led by mob rule.They are screaming: “No Justin, No Peace.”We must not reward lawlessness. Join Stop Memphis Crime
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HAPPENING NOW in MEMPHIS: “No Justin, No Peace! This is what democracy looks like!”
MEMPHIS is marching from the National Civil Rights Museum to the County Commission to send @Justinjpearson back to Nashville. (From @TNAdvocatesPP) pic.twitter.com/agGBn3KnBA
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 12, 2023
