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Black activists see double standard in McIver shooting probe

By Craig Schneider
Oct 25, 2016

Longtime civil rights activist Joe Beasley said he's concerned about the investigation into the shooting of Diane McIver, and he has shared his concerns directly with Atlanta Police Chief George Turner and DA Paul Howard.

Beasley is among several black activists who say they worry that the shooter, attorney Claud “Tex” McIver, is receiving special treatment because of his wealth and prominent political position.

Turner, Beasley said, indicated that the police investigation was completed and he had recommended to the DA charges of either murder or manslaughter. The police say that's not accurate, and that the investigation continues.

ExploreMcIver has said the shooting was an accident.

Meanwhile, several black activists say they believe the shooting would be treated differently if it involved black people. Read the full story at http://www.myajc.com/news/news/black-activists-concerned-about-handling-of-mciver/nsw4y/

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