Gov. Abbott Issues Statement in Sandra Bland Case

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Gov. Abbott Issues Statement in Sandra Bland Case

Misty Boggs

July 22, 2015

Photo: AP/ Pat Sullivan | Jeanette Williams places a bouquet of roses at a memorial for Sandra Bland near Prairie View A&M University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, Texas.

Gov. Abbott Issues Statement in Sandra Bland Case — Photo: AP/ Pat Sullivan | Jeanette Williams places a bouquet of roses at a memorial for Sandra Bland near Prairie View A&M University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the arrest and death of Sandra Bland in Waller County.

“Our hearts and prayers remain with the Bland family for their tragic loss. The family deserves answers. The Texas Rangers, working in coordination with the FBI, will conduct a full and thorough investigation that will deliver those answers and work toward the ultimate goal of ensuring justice in this case.”