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Attorney General Updates Parliament on Viral Police Brutality<\/a> Investigation <\/strong><\/p>

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Attorney General Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin addressed Parliament today, providing an update on an ongoing investigation into a widely circulated video allegedly depicting police brutality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Attorney General assured the public that the matter is being thoroughly examined, with Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Jeffers overseeing the probe. He emphasized that the government has called for a full investigation and will make an official statement upon its conclusion.<\/p>

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“I wish to let the public know that this government has seen the video. We have called for an investigation, and at the end of that process, an appropriate statement will be made,” Benjamin stated, acknowledging the widespread discussion the incident has generated across the country.<\/p>

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During his parliamentary remarks, Benjamin also introduced the Police Bill of 2025, aimed at modernizing law enforcement legislation in Antigua and Barbuda. The bill proposes a significant change\u2014the rebranding of the police force as the “Police Service”\u2014to reflect a shift toward a more community-oriented and service-driven approach to law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that the existing Police Act, originally passed in 1952, has remained unchanged for 73 years, despite significant developments in law enforcement.<\/p>

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Attorney General Updates Parliament on Viral Police Brutality Investigation Attorney General Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin addressed Parliament today, providing an update on an ongoing investigation into a widely circulated video allegedly depicting police brutality. 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