releases: https://richmond.house.gov/press-releases/rep-richmond-requests-president-obama-open-federal-investigation-death-alton-sterling
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| https://richmond.house.gov/press-releases/rep-richmond-requests-president-obama-open-federal-investigation-death-alton-sterling | Rep. Richmond Requests President Obama to Open a Federal Investigation on the Death of Alton Sterling | 2016-07-06 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Democrat | House | LA | Cedric Richmond | R000588 | richmond.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent to President Barack Obama Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) requests a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling by officers of the Baton Rouge Police Department: “The pain felt by Mr. Sterling’s family is severe and the right of his community to have significant questions answered is pressing,” said Rep. Richmond. “For that reason I am asking you to launch a full investigation into the shooting death of Alton Sterling to uncover what, if any, violations were committed by the officers involved. The letter to President Obama can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |