Media Statements From President Maggie A. Lewis and Public Safety Chairman Leroy Robinson Regarding Aaron Bailey Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 31, 2017

Media Statements from Indianapolis City-County President Councillor Maggie A. Lewis and Public Safety Chairman Leroy Robinson Regarding Aaron Bailey Investigation

The following statement can be attributed to Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis

“Today, Special Prosecutor Cotter announced an end to the Aaron Bailey investigation. While many in our community will be disappointed in this outcome, I ask that we keep the entire Bailey family in our prayers as they process this decision. In the coming days, IMPD will begin its administrative process regarding this matter. I believe and expect, that that process will be expeditious and fair. Public safety and maintaining trust with those responsible for protecting our residents is paramount. In the days ahead I know there will be many who will want to publicly express their disappointment in this decision. I ask that we do so in a spirit of calm and peace as we work with community leaders, law enforcement, and public safety officials to heal our community”

The following statement can be attributed to Indianapolis City-County Council Public Safety Chairman, Leroy Robinson

“I echo President Lewis’s statement and ask that we offer prayers for the Bailey family, the law enforcement community and our city. Although the outcome is not what some may have wished, we have to continue to allow the local justice system and administrative process to run its complete course before we seek closure, to ensure that it is fair and impartial to all of those involved.”

For more information contact Denise Herd, Herd Strategies at denise@herdstrategies.com or 317-796-0514.