To Hon. Ursula Jones-Dickson, our Elected Officials and the Faith Community:

No one expects—or wants—to be thrust into a moment where their life is forever changed by violence.

Oakland, CA — Eric Swalwell has survived and thrived for the past 15 years as a leading figure in Alameda County politics and the national Democratic party. In the words of one survivor, Eric Swalwell thought he was “untouchable.”

Oakland, CA — For 31 years, I dedicated my civil rights practice to standing up to sexual predators like Eric Swalwell and holding them accountable. I have been standing up for survivors of rape and sexual assault since I sued Yale in 1977 as the lead plaintiff in the first sexual harassment lawsuit under Title IX.

Oakland, CA — I have been standing up for survivors of rape and sexual assault since I sued Yale in 1977 as the lead plaintiff in the first sexual harassment lawsuit under Title IX. I dedicated my professional life to standing up to sexual predators like Eric Swalwell and holding them accountable. I am eternally grateful to the brave women who have stepped forward to expose Eric Swalwell’s unacceptable misconduct.

SAN LEANDRO, CA — On Good Friday, civil rights attorney and former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price called for urgent accountability following the release of disturbing video footage showing San Leandro police officers assaulting and kidnapping Shaquille Coleman, an unhoused Black man, despite determining he had committed no crime.

Statement From Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price, Former Alameda County District Attorney and Current Alameda County District Attorney Candidate