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The Cochran Reparative Justice Foundation has issued Request for Reconsideration in the Death of Kohen Wiley, a formal letter asking the Mississippi Attorney General to reconsider the determination that the officers' use of force was justified and the decision to decline prosecution.

What the letter is

The letter is a request for renewed institutional review, not a predetermined conclusion about criminal liability. It asks qualified prosecutors and forensic specialists who did not participate in the original determination to independently examine the evidence, applicable law, and sequence of events.

Its purpose

The Foundation seeks a transparent explanation sufficient for Kohen's family and the public to understand how the decision was reached. The letter asks that the review distinguish each officer's position, perceived threat, and conduct at every discharge, while accounting for camera limitations and the complete evidentiary record.

What the Foundation is requesting

• Reconsideration through an independent prosecutorial and forensic review.
• A written explanation of the criminal statutes, defenses, evidence, and standards applied.
• A discharge-by-discharge analysis of officer positions, vehicle movement, perceived danger, and de-escalation opportunities.
• Confirmation that all material witnesses and relevant evidence were included in a complete investigation.
• Preservation and lawful disclosure of records, recordings, reports, and other evidence.
• Federal civil-rights review and substantive communication with Kohen's family through their attorneys.

Evidence and due process

The request calls for careful legal and factual scrutiny while protecting the independence of reviewers, the privacy of the family, and the rights of all persons involved. Publication of the letter does not state that any person has been found legally liable.

The Cochran Reparative Justice Foundation has issued Demand for Accountability and Oversight of Officer Communications to Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson. The letter requests a complete, documented response to reported misconduct involving official communications and related enforcement concerns.

What the letter is

The letter is a public accountability request directed to city and police leadership. It recognizes that disputed facts require independent examination and asks the responsible authorities to complete lawful personnel, certification, criminal, civil-rights, and evidentiary review rather than allowing resignation or incomplete records to end the inquiry.

Its purpose

The Foundation seeks verifiable corrective action that protects residents, preserves due process, and prevents substantiated misconduct from being concealed or repeated. The letter asks leadership to identify which measures are complete, which remain pending, who is responsible for each next step, and when the public can expect results.

What the Foundation is requesting

• Complete disciplinary findings and accurate separation reporting for every involved officer.
• Appropriate certification review and truthful interstate notice where authorized by law.
• Independent criminal and civil-rights review by the appropriate state and federal authorities.
• Individual review of affected cases, credibility evidence, and required disclosures.
• Preservation of messages, metadata, devices, database logs, body-camera footage, and related records.
• Approved archival channels, enforceable monitoring, public implementation reporting, and independent verification.

Accountability with lawful process

The letter asks for findings supported by evidence and law, accurate records, protection of confidential and unrelated personal information, and individualized review. Publication does not state that every reported allegation has been proven or that any particular legal outcome is required.

The Cochran Reparative Justice Foundation has released Demand for Retraction and Respect for the Right to Petition, a formal letter to President Donald Trump responding to remarks about reparations and the Americans seeking them during a September 2026 political address.

What the letter is

The document is the Foundation's formal response to rhetoric portraying the pursuit of reparative justice as hostility toward the United States. It distinguishes disagreement over remedies from attacks on the citizenship, loyalty, or civic standing of the people asking government and institutions to address documented historical harm.

Its purpose

The statement affirms that Americans may petition their government for redress, examine the continuing responsibilities of enduring institutions, and demand an evidence-based discussion of reparative justice without having their national belonging questioned. It asks public officials to address the history, evidence, costs, priorities, and available remedies on their merits.

Principles emphasized in the statement

• Seeking reparative justice is a form of protected civic participation, not a test of national loyalty.
• Institutional responsibility is distinct from personal blame and may extend across generations.
• Public debate should address evidence and policy rather than disparage the people seeking redress.
• The Foundation will continue its research, public education, and lawful advocacy concerning reparative justice.

Nonpartisan context

The Foundation publishes this statement as nonpartisan issue advocacy concerning reparative justice and the right to petition government. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate, political party, or electoral outcome.

The Cochran Reparative Justice Foundation has released its Request for DOJ Review and Legislative Recommendation, a First Amendment policy petition directed to the Office of the Attorney General. The document presents a structured request for federal review, agency engagement, and a legislative recommendation grounded in historical documentation, constitutional analysis, and public-policy considerations.

What the petition is

The petition is a formal request for government consideration and response. It asks the Department of Justice to identify the appropriate reviewing component, coordinate historical and legal review, acknowledge receipt, provide a correspondence tracking number, and meet with Foundation representatives.

Its purpose

The petition seeks to establish an organized federal review process for documented governmental conduct and its continuing consequences. Its central policy request is that DOJ evaluate whether Congress should establish a federally authorized reparative justice compensation fund with lawful funding, evidence-based eligibility standards, transparent administration, and meaningful review procedures.

What the Foundation is requesting

• Acknowledgment and referral to the appropriate Department of Justice component.
• Coordinated historical and legal review of the records and authorities identified in the petition.
• A meeting with appropriate Department representatives.
• Technical assistance and a legislative recommendation concerning a lawful federal compensation framework.

What the petition does not do

The document does not present an individual claim for payment, demand immediate damages, ask DOJ to adjudicate private liability, or represent that a judicial remedy has already been established. It is a public-policy petition seeking institutional review and a congressionally authorized response.

The Foundation is publishing the petition to support public understanding, responsible discussion, and transparent engagement with federal institutions. Publication does not imply that DOJ has endorsed the petition, accepted its legal conclusions, or committed to any particular action.