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Black Lives Matter protest for Lindani Myeni - Okayfrica

JOHANNESBURG, May 1, 2021 -- People protest as the remains of the late South African rugby player Lindani Myeni arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 1, 2021. The death of South African rugby player Lindani Myeni at the hands of U.S. police in Honolulu has aroused shock and anger in his homeland, prompting protests and calls for justice. The 29-year-old sportsman, who was unarmed, was shot dead by police on April 14. His wife Lindsay Myeni had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the police.

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Justice Denied for Former South African Athlete Lindani Myeni

The Honolulu police officers responsible for Lindani Myeni's death will not be charged for his murder. A probe into the case has found that their "shooting was justifiable".