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March 15 is International Day Against Police Brutality (IDAPB), recognized globally for citizens to stand in unity against abusive law enforcement and raise awareness of the issue and its consequences. RT America correspondent Ashlee Banks has the story.Find RT America in your area: http://rt.com/where-to-watch/Or watch us online: http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTAmericaFollow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_America

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