JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rallies to call for justice in the case of Duval County inmate Charles Faggart continued on Friday after the officers involved in the “incident” that led to his death were reassigned.
Usually, the crowd would hold the protest outside City Hall and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters, but Friday’s rally was held at a new location.
Dozens gathered outside the Duval County Courthouse, hoping the eight officers and the sergeant would hear their voices echo across the courtyard.
The nine correctional staff members were removed from their positions on April 7 after the “incident” left inmate Charles Faggart, 31, in critical condition. Now they were reassigned to different positions as the investigation continues.
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“I think it’s incredible that people would gather at a very hot location to demand justice for Charles, that shows that he is loved, that his family is loved, and that we’re not backing down anytime soon,” said Jacksonville Community Action Committee member Monica Gold.
Tracey Karpas, the mother of Charles Faggart, said she was frustrated that the officers involved are back on the job as the investigation continues.
“I don’t think it’s fair that they’re even working. I don’t how can that be,” Karpas said.
A few weeks ago, News4JAX asked Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters for an update on the case.
He told us he understood the desire for answers, but he wanted to have all the facts before making any statements.
“I don’t want to come out and inform the public of nothing,” Waters said. “I want to be able to tell them something. Once that’s done, I’ll come out and tell the public the entire story from start to finish.”
In the meantime, this group said they planned to keep chanting, rallying and supporting Fagart’s family.
“We want them to know that we are not tired,” Gold said. “We’re not going to get tired. We’re going to be out here until Justice is won.”
