Friday August 31, 2012
4:48 |  Mark Tower@MTowerSaginaw  About 50 people already here inside the Greater Coleman Temple World Outreach Center awaiting a town hall led by Jesse Jackson. Friday August 31, 2012 4:48 MTowerSaginaw |
4:49 | Jackson just returned to the church from Riverview Plaza shopping center, the site where Milton Hall was shot and killed on July 1. Friday August 31, 2012 4:49 MTowerSaginaw |
4:53 | Jackson plans to lead the meeting starting at 5 p.m., though it looks like it might be a while yet before it begins. Friday August 31, 2012 4:53 MTowerSaginaw |
4:57 | Jackson was told the story of what happened on Jan. 1 while at the site. Friday August 31, 2012 4:57 MTowerSaginaw |
5:01 | While some have called for the immediate termination of the six officers involved in the shooting, city leaders say they will wait. Friday August 31, 2012 5:01 MTowerSaginaw |
5:02 | Many more people now arriving for the forum. Friday August 31, 2012 5:02 MTowerSaginaw |
5:07 | Sanctuary slowly starting to fill up. pic.twitter.com/cnUfy62Y  Friday August 31, 2012 5:07 MTowerSaginaw |
5:07 | Waiting for town hall meeting to begin with the Rev. Jesse Jackson in Saginaw at the Grtr Coleman Temple World Outreach Campus Friday August 31, 2012 5:07 BradDevero |
5:09 | Waiting for @RevJJackson to speak at town hall meeting. Follow @MTowerSaginaw @citizenhaynes @BradDevero to hear live updates Friday August 31, 2012 5:09 BradDevero |
5:10 | @RevJJackson will talk about the Milton Hall police shooting death (on July 1) in #Saginaw momentarily. Friday August 31, 2012 5:10 BradDevero |
5:10 | Check out the live video from Jackson's appearance earlier this afternoon at the site of the shooting. bit.ly/TFMk7a Friday August 31, 2012 5:10 MTowerSaginaw |
5:11 | RT @MTowerSaginaw: Check out the live video from Jackson's appearance earlier this afternoon at the site of the shooting. t.co/Fu ... Friday August 31, 2012 5:11 BradDevero |
5:13 | Rode with @RevJJackson to the site of Milton Hall killing about 3:30 pm. Jackson talked about unemployment, other problems Friday August 31, 2012 5:13 BradDevero |
5:16 | Town hall meeting begins with song Friday August 31, 2012 5:16 BradDevero |
5:16 | "God is Here" being sang as Jackson takes the stage followed by his entourage. Friday August 31, 2012 5:16 MTowerSaginaw |
5:19 | @RevJJackson just walked in to the World Outreach Campus. Friday August 31, 2012 5:19 citizenhaynes |
5:19 | Rev. Coleman asks everyone to join hands as they sing "Bless the Lord, Oh my soul" Friday August 31, 2012 5:19 MTowerSaginaw |
5:19 | Rev. Willie Hill offering a prayer. I apologize for spelling mistakes for some of these folks I may not know. Friday August 31, 2012 5:19 BradDevero |
5:20 | Pastor Charles Coleman now leading the group in prayer. Friday August 31, 2012 5:20 MTowerSaginaw |
5:20 | Correction - Rev. Hill. Friday August 31, 2012 5:20 MTowerSaginaw |
5:21 | Now a scripture reading from II Chronicles 7:14. Friday August 31, 2012 5:21 MTowerSaginaw |
5:22 | Bless pastor Jackson for his experiences in life and the knowledge he will impart to us today - Rev. Hill Friday August 31, 2012 5:22 BradDevero |
5:22 | Crowd stands and claps together. Friday August 31, 2012 5:22 MTowerSaginaw |
5:29 | Bishop Neal Roberson sings - says "I know that the fight is fixed." Friday August 31, 2012 5:29 MTowerSaginaw |
5:30 | Crowds on their feet! Singing with Bishop Roberson from Flint. Friday August 31, 2012 5:30 citizenhaynes |
5:31 | Rev. Coleman introduces Gary Loster. Friday August 31, 2012 5:31 MTowerSaginaw |
5:32 | Former Mayor Gary Loster - thanks community for being patient and vigilant. "We came together because of this honorific incident. Friday August 31, 2012 5:32 BradDevero |
5:32 | Loster, a spokesperson for the Concerned Citizens of Saginaw, calls the death of Milton Hall an "execution." #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:32 MTowerSaginaw |
5:33 | A story published earlier today said Concerned Citizens of Saginaw does not want Detroit civil rights group in town, but now they R united Friday August 31, 2012 5:33 BradDevero |
5:33 | "We come together to make a difference and make a change," Loster says. Crowd stands to clap in agreement. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:33 MTowerSaginaw |
5:34 | Concerned Cits of Sag, Nat Action Network, Detroit Coalition vs Police Brutality and Rainbow Push Coalition working together now Friday August 31, 2012 5:34 BradDevero |
5:34 | "We're united and there is nothing that can stop that force," Loster says, announcing family attny Debra Fried is also in the crowd. Friday August 31, 2012 5:34 BradDevero |
5:35 | "All the concerned citizens of Saginaw please stand up." crowd gets to their feet with this statement and is welcomed by the church. Friday August 31, 2012 5:35 citizenhaynes |
5:36 | Official calling #miltonhall shooting the "tipping point". Friday August 31, 2012 5:36 citizenhaynes |
5:36 | "What happened on July 1 is not the only reason this grp is gathered. It is the instigation, the tipping point" to bring change- Rev Coleman Friday August 31, 2012 5:36 BradDevero |
5:38 | "It's not just Milton Hall," Rev. Coleman says. Friday August 31, 2012 5:38 MTowerSaginaw |
5:38 | Coleman says there is a culture of violence and we are at a tipping point to make a positive change. Friday August 31, 2012 5:38 MTowerSaginaw |
5:40 | Coleman introduces a spokesperson from the "Detroit Coalition against Police Brutality" Friday August 31, 2012 5:40 MTowerSaginaw |
5:41 | Ron Scott, who heads the coalition, now speaking. Friday August 31, 2012 5:41 MTowerSaginaw |
5:42 | Scott talks about his experience when he was shot, saying he was not meant to die then. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:42 MTowerSaginaw |
5:43 | Cell phone just went off in the crowd. Screen at front of sanctuary is asking for them to be shut off for security purposes. Friday August 31, 2012 5:43 citizenhaynes |
5:43 | Milton Hall's death is a call for people to band together for peace, Scott says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:43 MTowerSaginaw |
5:44 | Scott says the coalition, which has announced it will investigate the shooting independently, invites witnesses of the Hall shooting to talk Friday August 31, 2012 5:44 MTowerSaginaw |
5:45 | He says it is a chance for people to tell their story that might not speak to police because of fear of retaliation. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:45 MTowerSaginaw |
5:46 | Rev. Jackson is looking through a stack of papers on stage while guest speakers are closing statements. Friday August 31, 2012 5:46 citizenhaynes |
5:48 | Ron Scott, leader of the Detroit Coalition against Police Brutality, speaks to the crowd. #miltonhall pic.twitter.com/lf1JcdXa  Friday August 31, 2012 5:48 MTowerSaginaw |
5:50 | The Rev. Coleman now introducing the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Friday August 31, 2012 5:50 MTowerSaginaw |
5:50 | Reverend Coleman is comparing @RevJJackson visit to Dow Civic Center, bringing people from outside the community. Friday August 31, 2012 5:50 citizenhaynes |
5:51 | Cheers and clapping as Rev. Coleman asks all the pastors in the audience to stand. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:51 MTowerSaginaw |
5:51 | "Lets appreciate these spiritual leaders" Reverend Coleman. Friday August 31, 2012 5:51 citizenhaynes |
5:53 | Coleman introduces Bishop Tavis Grant to the stage, the national field director of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:53 MTowerSaginaw |
5:53 | The mother of Layla Jones is in the sanctuary. Friday August 31, 2012 5:53 citizenhaynes |
5:54 | Crowd clapping for mother of 6-year-old homicide victim Layla Jones Friday August 31, 2012 5:54 BradDevero |
5:55 | Layla Jones was killed Wednesday in a double shooting. She was 6 years old. Friday August 31, 2012 5:55 citizenhaynes |
5:55 | "There's a storm out on the ocean and it's moving this ol' way," song at #MiltonHall Town Hall #Saginaw Friday August 31, 2012 5:55 BradDevero |
5:58 | Friday August 31, 2012 5:58 BradDevero |
5:58 | Grant asks everone to "egt on their feet" as Jackson steps up to the microphone. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 5:58 MTowerSaginaw |
5:59 | "Stop the violence, save the children,. stop the killing, give peace a chance, keep hope alive," J. Jackson chants Friday August 31, 2012 5:59 BradDevero |
5:59 | "It is a joy to be in the house of prayer again tonight," Jackson says. Friday August 31, 2012 5:59 BradDevero |
6:00 | Jackson asks everyone to stand and clap in thanks to the church for hosting the event. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:00 MTowerSaginaw |
6:03 | @RevJJackson talks about winning the Democratic caucus in the state of Michigan in his unsucessful bid for president in 1988. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:03 MTowerSaginaw |
6:03 | Rev. Jackson is apparently not allowed to publicly comment on the #miltonhall shooting because investigation is ongoing. Friday August 31, 2012 6:03 citizenhaynes |
6:04 | Jackson said he will take a plane back to Chicago after #Saginaw meeting before heading to DNC #MiltonHall Friday August 31, 2012 6:04 BradDevero |
6:04 | TV5 left the building after Rev. Jacksons intro. Friday August 31, 2012 6:04 citizenhaynes |
6:05 | "This is a season of pain and violence in our county, there's a kind of toxic wind blowing that has ripped the atmosphere hard - Jackson Friday August 31, 2012 6:05 BradDevero |
6:06 | "How many of you have a relative in jail," Jackson asks. About half the group in the church stands.#miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:06 MTowerSaginaw |
6:06 | Too many funerals for children, Jackson says. #MiltonHall. He asks how many affected by violence, home foreclosure, etc in Saginaw Friday August 31, 2012 6:06 BradDevero |
6:07 | Jackson also using the words "executed" and "firing squad" to describe how Milton Hall was killed. Friday August 31, 2012 6:07 MTowerSaginaw |
6:08 | The thing about #MiltonHall and how he was executed, those who read about it, watched on TV, your trauma is reinforced. - Jackson Friday August 31, 2012 6:08 BradDevero |
6:08 | Jackson talking about how #MiltonHall was killed. He was known by police, known by this community. Friday August 31, 2012 6:08 BradDevero |
6:08 | "He was not running from them," Jackson said. "They had the capacity to subdue him phsically. He had no gun." Friday August 31, 2012 6:08 MTowerSaginaw |
6:09 | He had no gun they could have used a Taser, they could have called his house, relatives, pastor - Jackson Friday August 31, 2012 6:09 BradDevero |
6:10 | Police instead "executed him in a kind of legal lynching" Jackson says. "Your still paying those officers salaries with your taxes today." Friday August 31, 2012 6:10 BradDevero |
6:10 | Jackson says the peoples' taxes are currently paying the officers' wages involved in the shooting. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:10 MTowerSaginaw |
6:11 | "Their names are concealed, meaning they are in sanctuary for terrorism," Jackson says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:11 MTowerSaginaw |
6:12 | Jackson said people won't tell the authorities the names of the people responsible for the shooting of 6-year-old Layla Jones. Friday August 31, 2012 6:12 MTowerSaginaw |
6:12 | "Someone knows who killed that baby," Jackson says. "Somebody knows who killed Milton Hall." #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:12 MTowerSaginaw |
6:14 | Jackson says the code of silence exhibited among normal citizens is learned from police who won't rat out fellow officers. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:14 MTowerSaginaw |
6:14 | "When the police become the villian, the executioner, all hope is lost," Jackson says #MiltonHall Friday August 31, 2012 6:14 BradDevero |
6:17 | Jackson now talking a case he believes police are to blame for a mans killing. Now talking about Trayvon Martin. Friday August 31, 2012 6:17 BradDevero |
6:18 | "Somehow the madness of violence has to stop," Jackson said. "We've become sick with violence." Friday August 31, 2012 6:18 BradDevero |
6:18 | "It's time to go another way," Jackson said. Friday August 31, 2012 6:18 BradDevero |
6:19 | Jackson says an equal playing field is necessary in life, comparing it to sports. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:19 MTowerSaginaw |
6:19 | "All we want is our freedom, our equality, our share of police officers, judges, firemen." Rev. Jackson Friday August 31, 2012 6:19 citizenhaynes |
6:20 | "Don't think this is on one side of town," Jackson says. Friday August 31, 2012 6:20 MTowerSaginaw |
6:20 | Jackson says Gov. Snyder should hold a state summit on "violence, causes and cures." #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:20 MTowerSaginaw |
6:21 | He calls for a return of the assault rifle ban. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:21 MTowerSaginaw |
6:22 | "Saginaw must lead the drive to revive the bad on assault weapons," Jackson says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:22 MTowerSaginaw |
6:22 | "We must stop the killing and give peace and justice a chance," Jackson says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:22 MTowerSaginaw |
6:23 | Rev. Jackson points out that only registered voters are called onto juries. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:23 MTowerSaginaw |
6:24 | Jackson calls on everyone to exercise their right to vote. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:24 MTowerSaginaw |
6:25 | "These street killings are just one version of the day's violence," Jackson says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:25 MTowerSaginaw |
6:25 | @RevJJackson now speaking out against voter identification rules. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:25 MTowerSaginaw |
6:27 | Ending wars in Iraq and Afganistan mentioned among stopping street violence and forwarding the rights of women and minorities. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:27 MTowerSaginaw |
6:29 | "We will go forward by hope, not backward by fear," Jackson chants. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:29 MTowerSaginaw |
6:29 | Jackson walks away from the podium. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:29 MTowerSaginaw |
6:29 | "God will heal our land; its healing time." Rev. Jackson is leaving the stage. Friday August 31, 2012 6:29 citizenhaynes |
6:31 | The group plans to send a letter to Gov. Snyder to ask for the summit meeting mentioned earlier by Jackson. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:31 MTowerSaginaw |
6:31 | The immediate suspension of all police officers involved in the shooting of Milton Hall is being requested. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:31 MTowerSaginaw |
6:31 | the coalition of groups is calling for the immediate suspension of all police officers involved in killing of #MiltonHall Friday August 31, 2012 6:31 BradDevero |
6:32 | Executive authority for council, mayor and city manager - with supeona power. 1st thing Tues morning we want indiv. council investigation Friday August 31, 2012 6:32 BradDevero |
6:33 | The coalition also calling for an independent council with subpoena power appointed by city officials to look into the incident. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:33 MTowerSaginaw |
6:33 | Last two tweets come from a rep of the Rainbow Push Coalition Friday August 31, 2012 6:33 BradDevero |
6:33 | Full federal investigation into the Saginaw Police Department also being called for. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:33 MTowerSaginaw |
6:33 | "We want full unfettered investigation into Saginaw PD #MiltonHall Friday August 31, 2012 6:33 BradDevero |
6:34 | The Department of Justice has confirmed that a federal investigation in the shooting is already underway. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:34 MTowerSaginaw |
6:37 | Jackson did not charge for the visit, but instead passed out envelopes soliciting donations for Rainbow Push Coalition, Rev. Grant said. Friday August 31, 2012 6:37 BradDevero |
6:37 | Now asking attendees for contributions for Rainbow Push Coalition. Friday August 31, 2012 6:37 MTowerSaginaw |
6:38 | Grant announces they will set up a Rainbow Push Coalition office in Saginaw until justice is served, but they need financial support Friday August 31, 2012 6:38 BradDevero |
6:40 | "The gift is going to help push the Coalition, so next time Jackson comes back we have 100 people part of it" Rev. Coleman Friday August 31, 2012 6:40 citizenhaynes |
6:42 | Rev. Coleman invites members of the public to come forward and speak. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:42 MTowerSaginaw |
6:43 | Rev. Coleman is inviting members of the public to the front to share their thoughts. Friday August 31, 2012 6:43 citizenhaynes |
6:43 | Rev. Jackson is now leaving the building, to applause from nearly everyone in the church. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:43 MTowerSaginaw |
6:43 | Just announced Jackson is leaving right now.. Without speaking to public. Friday August 31, 2012 6:43 citizenhaynes |
6:45 | A city resident and former teacher says she has lived at her home for 37 without any problems. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:45 MTowerSaginaw |
6:46 | "We could walk on the streets, we could walk in the morning, we could walk at night," she says. Friday August 31, 2012 6:46 MTowerSaginaw |
6:46 | The influx of stalkers and scammers is another side of the violence, she says. Friday August 31, 2012 6:46 MTowerSaginaw |
6:49 | Layla Jones' cousin is speaking now. Friday August 31, 2012 6:49 citizenhaynes |
6:49 | Layla Jones' cousin now stepping forward to speak. Friday August 31, 2012 6:49 MTowerSaginaw |
6:50 | Jones was a six-year-old killed in a double-shooting Wednesday in Saginaw. bit.ly/OzCDpbCOPY Friday August 31, 2012 6:50 MTowerSaginaw |
6:50 | "Layla was my heart and my soul," her cousin says. Friday August 31, 2012 6:50 MTowerSaginaw |
6:51 | Layla's aunt now speaking. "My sister should not have to go home without her daughter," she says. Friday August 31, 2012 6:51 MTowerSaginaw |
6:52 | Man now speaking says there "are murders walking amongst us." #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:52 MTowerSaginaw |
6:53 | He says he hopes leaders attack the violence in Saginaw with the same vigor they have attacked the Milton Hall issue. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:53 MTowerSaginaw |
6:57 | Women is saying she has been thrown out of city manager office and police department in regards to her sons death. Friday August 31, 2012 6:57 citizenhaynes |
6:58 | Mother of Layla Jones now speaking. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:58 MTowerSaginaw |
6:59 | "Layla was a joy to be around," she says. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:59 MTowerSaginaw |
6:59 | The family came to Saginaw, arriving Tuesday at midnight, to visit family. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:59 MTowerSaginaw |
6:59 | The mother says people need to do more than "stand in a building" to expect change. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 6:59 MTowerSaginaw |
7:00 | The emotion is pretty thick in here as Layla's mother breaks down in tears as she speaks. #miltonhall Friday August 31, 2012 7:00 MTowerSaginaw |
7:01 | Security personnel is saying event turned out well, "better than expected". Friday August 31, 2012 7:01 citizenhaynes |
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