Charges Dropped Against Jeshaun

On April 13, 2010, State’s Attorney Julia Rietz dismissed
all charges against Jeshaun Manning-Carter.
Jeshaun was with Kiwane Carrington who was shot
and killed by a Champaign police officer. While no
charges were brought against police, Jeshaun was
charged with felony aggravated resisting a peace
officer. A 1,700-signature petition to drop the
charges was handed to the State’s Attorney and
dozens of community members showed up at the
courthouse to protest the case, but Rietz said she did
not bow to the pressure. Outside the courtroom,
Jeshaun’s mother said, “I’m glad it’s over with.”