Activist jailed after protest that brought casket to Flint mayor’s home

Activist arrested, jailed after protest outside Flint mayor's house

Jedidiah Brown of Chicago was arrested Tuesday night and accused of disturbing the peace for a protest outside Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley's residence.

Activist jailed after protest that brought casket to Flint mayor’s home

FLINT, MI – A political activist who helped lead a demonstration outside the home of Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley has been arrested and jailed for disturbing the peace.

‘Casket protest’ taking place in front of mayor’s residence attracts police response – The Courier News

Written by Tanya Terry On May 5, a small group marched from Flint City Hall to Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s home carrying a casket. The group called this “Flint’s funeral.” It was meant to symbolize the city’s decline under the current leadership. Videos of the “funeral” have been circulating on social media. A local activist who does not support Neeley is said to be behind it. Although some Flint residents have clearly expressed they do not support Ne