Russell
Simmons
had this to sayabout the verdict in the Diallo case. “I am horrified by the
outcome of the Diallo case. This verdict stands as another reason
for the community to stand together for change. “The Hip-Hop
community moves as an army that has the power to elect government
that puts the people first vs. the officially sanctioned and promoted
police state mentality of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. “This verdict
will continue to motivate me to be part of the aggressive effort
that galvanizes our youth to register, vote and make changes in
the current system.’