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The Forced Trajectory Project is a media, public relations, and advocacy organization documenting the rippling effects police violence has on communities beginning with families who have lost their loved ones to police murder. Utilizing moving pictures, stills, and sound, the project’s goal is to paint an intimate and accurate portrait of the “forced trajectory” these family members find themselves on after their loved one is killed.
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This video was produced to highlight families impacted by police violence, especially those in Las Vegas. It was first aired for the Mass Liberation Project's Power of Justice 2: Balancing the Bench event on October 20, 2020, and then aired again for October 22nd Coalition's 25th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation, on October 22, 2020.
Nina Fechner "Strange Fruit"
Song by Abel Meeropol
Musical Interpretation by Bananasvsthepeople
Forced Trajectory Project Directors: Nissa Tzun & Oja Vincent
All archival photos and footage used with permission from the families.
Featuring Families United 4 Justice Las Vegas Members:
Nasha Myart & Nina Fechner, Aunts of Sacramento police homicide victim Stephon Clark
Trinita Farmer, Mother of Las Vegas Metropolitan police homicide victim Tashii Brown
Alma Chavez, Mother of Las Vegas Metropolitan police homicide victim Rafael Olivas
Petra Wilson, Widow of Las Vegas Metropolitan police homicide victim Rex Wilson
Teena Acree, Niece of Las Vegas Metropolitan police homicide victim Byron Williams
The family of Las Vegas Metropolitan police homicide victim Jorge Gomez
LJ Radney, sister of LVMPD homicide victim Thomas "TJ" McEniry, invites the community to partake in the October 22nd Coalition 25th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation.
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The Joseph Justin Family
The family of LVMPD homicide victim Joseph Justin who was killed 13 years ago on August 22 was joined by other members of Families United 4 Justice Las Vegas including the mother of LVMPD homicide victim Rafael Olivas, Alma Chavez, the son of LVMPD homicide victim Rex Wilson, Mario Wilson, the mother of Thomas "TJ" McEniry, Carol Luke, the niece of LVMPD homicide victim Byron Williams, Marcia Wells, the father of LVMPD homicide victim Jorge Antonio Gomez, Jorge Gomez, the aunt of Sacramento police homicide victim Stephon Clark, Nasha Myart, and organizations in support of the Joseph Justin family demands including Battle Born Progress, Mass Liberation Project, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, ACLU of Nevada, and Las Vegas Liberation, for a press conference demanding the resignation of Captain Nichole Splinter, the termination of former LVMPD officer Timothy Nicothodes' medical retirement, and the return of Joseph Justin's belongings to his family. Filmed on August 22, 2020.
To download the demand graphics click here.
The family of LVMPD homicide victim Joseph Justin issues their demands in this public service announcement. The demands include the resignation of LVMPD Captain Nichole Splinter who oversees the internal investigations on police homicides, the termination of former LVMPD officer Timothy Nicothodes' medical retirement, and the return of Joseph Justin's belongings. Published on August 20, 2020.
To download the demand graphics click here.
Families United 4 Justice Las Vegas
Families who have lost loved ones in police interactions with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police recorded testimonies and submitted them to the Nevada State Legislature during the 32nd Special Session that addressed policing issues. The families of LVMPD homicide victims Jorge Gomez, Nicholas Farah, Rafael Olivas, Joseph Justin, and Thomas McEniry shared their stories of loss, and demanded change. Their testimonies influenced the passing of two police reform bills in the most recent special session. Film by Nissa Tzun.
Produced for ChangeWire.org, published on August 20, 2020.
The Jorge Gomez Family
The family of LVMPD homicide victim Jorge Antonio Gomez is asking for witnesses to step forward as expressed in this public service announcement. Jorge Gomez was practicing his 1st and 2nd Amendment rights on the night of June 1st, protesting the police murder of George Floyd. Later that evening by the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse at 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd, he was gunned down by five officers, four of them identified as LVMPD officers Ryan Fryman, Vernon Ferguson , Dan Emerton, and Andrew Locher, of the LVMPD Organizational Development Bureau. None of these officers were wearing body worn cameras. The first officer who shot Jorge with rubber bullets has yet to be identified. During the time of the shooting there were many people around. Due to the authorities' refusal to release surveillance footage (there are approximately 30-40 cameras in that area), it is imperative for witnesses to step forward to help the family create a composite narrative of what happened. If you interacted with Jorge Gomez that night or at previous protests, and/or witnessed the shooting, please contact the family at JusticeforJorgeGomez.com.
Filmed on July 18, 2020.
