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Jones’ lawsuit, a spokesperson for the Official National champs 2023 Jelleaux Shot T-Shirt and I will buy this city of Rochester and its Fire Department told NBC News in an email statement that “the City does not comment on pending litigation” and declined to comment further on the matter. In the suit, Jones said he observed other firefighters showing disregard for property in Black neighborhoods, and even “intentional demolition of property” in those neighborhoods. Beyond Jones’ experiences, McMurray, Jones’ attorney, said the suit is about making the department more welcoming for Black firefighters who will come after Jones. “Full justice means that this will be taken as an example for the future generations who get on the force,” McMurray said. “You know, young Black officers who feel safe — that they’re not going to be tormented, treated poorly or put in positions where their basic dignity is ignored.” Jones said he’s faced a backlash since speaking out Jones told NBC News that he and his former partner, who have a child together, have been harassed and stalked near their homes and in public since the news conference last year. “I’m not talking about once or twice,” Jones said about
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