In attempting to understand why federal charges were not brought against the police officers in this case, the authors sent a e-mail to Eric Holder, the deputy attorney general in the Clinton administration, who had announced the Department of Justice's decision not to do so. On July 6, 2005, Judge Holder replied by e-mail, stating, "I suggest you contact the folks who made the initial decision and who are closer to the case--the prosecutors in Manhattan."
Considering the refusal of the above-mentioned officials to comment on the issue, one can understand Saikou Diallo's frustration at not being able to achieve justice for his late son.
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