Alijah Jones v. State of Indiana

── Alijah Jones v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01644 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 20, 2024 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Vaidik concur Case Summary Widespread news reporting and social media coverage of George Floyd’s death while in Minneapolis police custody in May 2020 led to many large-scale protest and counter-protest demonstrations across the country. During the day on Saturday, May 30, 2020, there were protests and demonstrations in downtown Indianapolis. “As the day turned into night, parts of those demonstrations and protests turned . . . riotous and destructive in some places.” Tr. Vol. 3 at 205.