Key takeaways:
- A Texas jury found Army Sergeant Daniel Perry guilty of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin last July.
- Recently unsealed documents revealed Perry had expressed discontent with the protests and looting that followed the police killing of George Floyd, and had posted about killing demonstrators and shared racist memes.
- The jury found Perry guilty of murder after deliberating for less than two hours, sparking debate over the use of lethal force in self-defense and the potential for racial bias in the justice system.
A Texas jury has found Army Sergeant Daniel Perry guilty of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin last July. The conviction comes as Governor Greg Abbott is considering a pardon request from Perry.
Recently unsealed documents reveal that Perry had expressed increasing discontent with the protests and looting that followed the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020, and was critical of the Black Lives Matter movement. Perry had also posted on social media and sent messages about killing demonstrators and shared racist memes before the shooting.
The 76-page filing, dated March 27, included screenshots of Perry’s posts and messages on social media, which included white power memes and messages about killing people. Perry had claimed he opened fire in self-defense, but the documents suggest otherwise.
The jury found Perry guilty of murder after deliberating for less than two hours. Perry faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced later this year.
The case has sparked debate over the use of lethal force in self-defense, and the potential for racial bias in the justice system. The conviction of Perry is a reminder of the need for accountability and justice in the wake of police brutality and racism.
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