Quinten Scott holds his mother LaSandra Scott as they mourn his brother and her son, Marvin Scott III, at his funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri on March 30, 2021.

Quinten Scott holds his mother LaSandra Scott as they mourn his brother and her son, Marvin Scott III, at his funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri on March 30, 2021.

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Christopher A. Williams-Watkins (center) leads a chant demanding for justice in the halls of the Collin County Jail for his friend Marvin Scott III, who died while in custody in the jail in McKinney, TX.

Christopher A. Williams-Watkins (center) leads a chant demanding for justice in the halls of the Collin County Jail for his friend Marvin Scott III, who died while in custody in the jail in McKinney, TX.

Demonstrators arrive at the Collin County Jail four days after Marvin’s death. The demonstration blocked the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking, and was set occur every night until the seven officers involved are arrested, or until Scott’

Demonstrators arrive at the Collin County Jail four days after Marvin’s death. The demonstration blocked the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking, and was set occur every night until the seven officers involved are arrested, or until Scott’s funeral.

Ashlyn Mitchell comforts Lachay Batts, Marvin’s Scott III’s older sister. She said Marvin “was like a big teddy bear. A gentle giant. His size meant nothing. His heart was as big as his body. He didn’t deserve this, nobody deserves this.”

Ashlyn Mitchell comforts Lachay Batts, Marvin’s Scott III’s older sister. She said Marvin “was like a big teddy bear. A gentle giant. His size meant nothing. His heart was as big as his body. He didn’t deserve this, nobody deserves this.”

Demonstrators gather around a fire, set to block the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking at the Collin County Jail, as they meet each other and share stories. Attorney Lee Merritt encouraged those who gathered to get to know each other. “I

Demonstrators gather around a fire, set to block the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking at the Collin County Jail, as they meet each other and share stories. Attorney Lee Merritt encouraged those who gathered to get to know each other. “It’s really not a movement if y’all don’t connect with each other.”

Patrick Warren Jr. spoke on his experience at a demonstration and encouraged Marvin Scott III’s older sister to not give up the fight, even when the momentum slows. Patrick is the son of Patrick Warren Sr., who was fatally shot by Officer Reynaldo C

Patrick Warren Jr. spoke on his experience at a demonstration and encouraged Marvin Scott III’s older sister to not give up the fight, even when the momentum slows. Patrick is the son of Patrick Warren Sr., who was fatally shot by Officer Reynaldo Contreras in Killeen, Texas. “Don’t let up. Don’t let them treat him like he’s a hashtag. Don’t let them treat him like he’s a topic. That’s your brother. Every day put it in their face. Don’t let them forget.”

Friends of Marvin Scott III Austin Stephens, Aly Baldwin, Hailey Hancock, and Holly Darr sit by the campfire at a demonstration.

Friends of Marvin Scott III Austin Stephens, Aly Baldwin, Hailey Hancock, and Holly Darr sit by the campfire at a demonstration.

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner at a press conference over Martin Scott III’s death. At the conference, he confirmed that Scott was restrained, pepper-sprayed, and had his head covered in a spit hood prior to his death inside of the jail. Skinner

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner at a press conference over Martin Scott III’s death. At the conference, he confirmed that Scott was restrained, pepper-sprayed, and had his head covered in a spit hood prior to his death inside of the jail. Skinner placed 7 detention officers on administrative leave.

Attorney Lee Merritt and LaChay Batts show disbelief and sadness after rewatching the press conference Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner held on Friday, March 19, 2021 over the death of Marvin Scott III. Friends, family, and the family’s attorney we

Attorney Lee Merritt and LaChay Batts show disbelief and sadness after rewatching the press conference Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner held on Friday, March 19, 2021 over the death of Marvin Scott III. Friends, family, and the family’s attorney were not allowed in, and said they were not consulted regarding information stated in the conference.

After not being allowed into the press conference, attorney Lee Merritt holds his own press conference with Scott’s family and friends. “The family continues to be pushed aside in the lies, and it’s hurtful.”

After not being allowed into the press conference, attorney Lee Merritt holds his own press conference with Scott’s family and friends. “The family continues to be pushed aside in the lies, and it’s hurtful.”

Elizabeth Michel follows an officer outside out of frustration after a press conference.

Elizabeth Michel follows an officer outside out of frustration after a press conference.

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LaChay Batts and her mother LaSandra Scott chant for justice for Marvin at their first march on March 21, 2021 at the Allen Outlets , where he was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of cannabis.

LaChay Batts and her mother LaSandra Scott chant for justice for Marvin at their first march on March 21, 2021 at the Allen Outlets , where he was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of cannabis.

Demonstrators block the intersections outside of the Allen Outlets while demanding justice for Marvin.

Demonstrators block the intersections outside of the Allen Outlets while demanding justice for Marvin.

Cracelyn Crittle and Jazmyn Jackson were shopping at the Allen Outlets when they came across the march for Marvin Scott III. Crittle expressed grief with the Scotts and with the lack of local knowledge on the matter, saying “We literally just walked

Cracelyn Crittle and Jazmyn Jackson were shopping at the Allen Outlets when they came across the march for Marvin Scott III. Crittle expressed grief with the Scotts and with the lack of local knowledge on the matter, saying “We literally just walked out of Starbucks and had no idea. We had no idea.”

LaChay Batts comforts Monica Diaz after Monica spoke about Marvin Scott III, one of her best friends. Monica spoke about Marvin’s endless kindness, crying as she told the crowd “Even when I was at my worst, he told me I was beautiful.”

LaChay Batts comforts Monica Diaz after Monica spoke about Marvin Scott III, one of her best friends. Monica spoke about Marvin’s endless kindness, crying as she told the crowd “Even when I was at my worst, he told me I was beautiful.”

Renee White dances down the street as the tail end of the march leaving the Allen Outlets.

Renee White dances down the street as the tail end of the march leaving the Allen Outlets.

Quinten Scott holds up three fingers for his older brother Marvin Scott III during a march through the Allen Outlets. “I’m just now to a point where I feel I can speak”, said Quinten after leading several chants and telling the crowd stories of his

Quinten Scott holds up three fingers for his older brother Marvin Scott III during a march through the Allen Outlets. “I’m just now to a point where I feel I can speak”, said Quinten after leading several chants and telling the crowd stories of his older brother.

A fence was put up to block demonstrators from their original protest location, the inmate driveway, on March 26, 2021. The group still marched along the perimeter.

A fence was put up to block demonstrators from their original protest location, the inmate driveway, on March 26, 2021. The group still marched along the perimeter.

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A memorial in honor of Marvin Scott III sits on the edge of the driveway where inmates are brought into the Collin County Jail.

A memorial in honor of Marvin Scott III sits on the edge of the driveway where inmates are brought into the Collin County Jail.

After receiving warnings from the police the night prior, the demonstrators returned to a locked lobby and a new lining of fence, blocking them from their original demonstration site at the risk of criminal prosecution.

After receiving warnings from the police the night prior, the demonstrators returned to a locked lobby and a new lining of fence, blocking them from their original demonstration site at the risk of criminal prosecution.

Presley Goldsmith, 8, rests against her mother Alex at a demonstration held by Next Generation Action Network at the Collin County Courthouse.

Presley Goldsmith, 8, rests against her mother Alex at a demonstration held by Next Generation Action Network at the Collin County Courthouse.

LaChay Batts leads the chants at the fence perimeter.

LaChay Batts leads the chants at the fence perimeter.

“Justice 4 Marvin III” is spelt with plastic cups on a fence surrounding the Collin County Jail nearly two weeks after Marvin Scott III died in custody at the jail.

“Justice 4 Marvin III” is spelt with plastic cups on a fence surrounding the Collin County Jail nearly two weeks after Marvin Scott III died in custody at the jail.

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LaChay Batts, her son Elijah Lyons, her brother Quinten Scott and her youngest son Rylan surround the casket of Marvin Scott III at his funeral.

LaChay Batts, her son Elijah Lyons, her brother Quinten Scott and her youngest son Rylan surround the casket of Marvin Scott III at his funeral.

Hussein Azab, one of Marvin’s best friends, holds a rose at his funeral.

Hussein Azab, one of Marvin’s best friends, holds a rose at his funeral.

Marvin’s casket is covered in scattered roses thrown in as he was lowered into the ground.

Marvin’s casket is covered in scattered roses thrown in as he was lowered into the ground.

Marvin’s funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

Marvin’s funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

LaSandra Scott releases her balloon at a demonstration in Allen held by the Collin County NAACP advocating justice for Marvin Scott III on April 11, 2020.

LaSandra Scott releases her balloon at a demonstration in Allen held by the Collin County NAACP advocating justice for Marvin Scott III on April 11, 2020.

LaChay hugs her friend Brianna Ballard at a friend’s home in St. Louis the night of her brother’s funeral, March 30, 2021. Hometown friends and family came together with those traveling from Texas to support and bring some moments of joy to the fami

LaChay hugs her friend Brianna Ballard at a friend’s home in St. Louis the night of her brother’s funeral, March 30, 2021. Hometown friends and family came together with those traveling from Texas to support and bring some moments of joy to the family.

Kids run around the jail grounds collecting Easter eggs. The Scott family and the regular attendees of demonstrations gathered at the jail Easter Sunday to celebrate the holiday together and share a prayer.

Kids run around the jail grounds collecting Easter eggs. The Scott family and the regular attendees of demonstrations gathered at the jail Easter Sunday to celebrate the holiday together and share a prayer.

Renee White holds up a fist in front of the barricade of eight police cars as Elijah Lyons, Marvin Scott III’s 9-year-old nephew, leads a chant repeating Marvin’s name at the Collin County Jail. The police moved them out of an area where they were

Renee White holds up a fist in front of the barricade of eight police cars as Elijah Lyons, Marvin Scott III’s 9-year-old nephew, leads a chant repeating Marvin’s name at the Collin County Jail. The police moved them out of an area where they were decorating a fence.

LaChay’s children Rylan and Elijah get their hair cut and snack as they wait for their mother to finish a zoom meeting. The Scott family and community members would meet at the jail every night to demand the arrest of the jailers involved in Marvin

LaChay’s children Rylan and Elijah get their hair cut and snack as they wait for their mother to finish a zoom meeting. The Scott family and community members would meet at the jail every night to demand the arrest of the jailers involved in Marvin Scott III’s death, but as time passed the family decided to have some meetings remotely.

LaChay Batts, Marvin Scott III’s older sister, is surrounded by her sons and fellow demonstrators as she tearfully addresses several police vehicles that moved the demonstration out of their assigned “Designated 1st Amendment Protest Area” at the Co

LaChay Batts, Marvin Scott III’s older sister, is surrounded by her sons and fellow demonstrators as she tearfully addresses several police vehicles that moved the demonstration out of their assigned “Designated 1st Amendment Protest Area” at the Collin County Jail on April 5, 2021. The police announced that they would arrest the group under criminal mischief charges unless they left the area, so the group stood their ground in the public parking lot. “Y’all are still sitting there, still watching us as if we’re gonna just to run up to y’all’s cars. You should be arresting the Collin County 8, not sitting here in a stand off with us.”

Renee White presses a photo of Marvin Scott III on the windows of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney after a press conference where Lee Merritt, attorney for the Scott family, announced that the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office had rul

Renee White presses a photo of Marvin Scott III on the windows of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney after a press conference where Lee Merritt, attorney for the Scott family, announced that the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office had ruled Marvin’s death a homicide on April 28, 2021.

LaChay Batts participates in a zoom meeting at her friend’s home to discuss demonstration tactics on April 26, 2021. As a single mother of two boys, LaChay balances parenting and working a full-time job with the taken-on responsibility of leading th

LaChay Batts participates in a zoom meeting at her friend’s home to discuss demonstration tactics on April 26, 2021. As a single mother of two boys, LaChay balances parenting and working a full-time job with the taken-on responsibility of leading the fight to achieve justice for her brother, Marvin Scott III, who died in-custody at the Collin County Jail.

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Quinten Scott looks up into the sky before a vigil is held for his brother Marvin Scott III at the Collin County Jail, where Marvin died one year ago. “This is maybe the second time in my life that I’ve seen a rainbow,” says Quinten as the anticipat

Quinten Scott looks up into the sky before a vigil is held for his brother Marvin Scott III at the Collin County Jail, where Marvin died one year ago. “This is maybe the second time in my life that I’ve seen a rainbow,” says Quinten as the anticipated thunderstorm clears into a golden sunset.

Quinten Scott holds his mother LaSandra Scott as they mourn his brother and her son, Marvin Scott III, at his funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri on March 30, 2021.
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Christopher A. Williams-Watkins (center) leads a chant demanding for justice in the halls of the Collin County Jail for his friend Marvin Scott III, who died while in custody in the jail in McKinney, TX.
Demonstrators arrive at the Collin County Jail four days after Marvin’s death. The demonstration blocked the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking, and was set occur every night until the seven officers involved are arrested, or until Scott’
Ashlyn Mitchell comforts Lachay Batts, Marvin’s Scott III’s older sister. She said Marvin “was like a big teddy bear. A gentle giant. His size meant nothing. His heart was as big as his body. He didn’t deserve this, nobody deserves this.”
Demonstrators gather around a fire, set to block the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking at the Collin County Jail, as they meet each other and share stories. Attorney Lee Merritt encouraged those who gathered to get to know each other. “I
Patrick Warren Jr. spoke on his experience at a demonstration and encouraged Marvin Scott III’s older sister to not give up the fight, even when the momentum slows. Patrick is the son of Patrick Warren Sr., who was fatally shot by Officer Reynaldo C
Friends of Marvin Scott III Austin Stephens, Aly Baldwin, Hailey Hancock, and Holly Darr sit by the campfire at a demonstration.
Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner at a press conference over Martin Scott III’s death. At the conference, he confirmed that Scott was restrained, pepper-sprayed, and had his head covered in a spit hood prior to his death inside of the jail. Skinner
Attorney Lee Merritt and LaChay Batts show disbelief and sadness after rewatching the press conference Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner held on Friday, March 19, 2021 over the death of Marvin Scott III. Friends, family, and the family’s attorney we
After not being allowed into the press conference, attorney Lee Merritt holds his own press conference with Scott’s family and friends. “The family continues to be pushed aside in the lies, and it’s hurtful.”
Elizabeth Michel follows an officer outside out of frustration after a press conference.
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LaChay Batts and her mother LaSandra Scott chant for justice for Marvin at their first march on March 21, 2021 at the Allen Outlets , where he was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of cannabis.
Demonstrators block the intersections outside of the Allen Outlets while demanding justice for Marvin.
Cracelyn Crittle and Jazmyn Jackson were shopping at the Allen Outlets when they came across the march for Marvin Scott III. Crittle expressed grief with the Scotts and with the lack of local knowledge on the matter, saying “We literally just walked
LaChay Batts comforts Monica Diaz after Monica spoke about Marvin Scott III, one of her best friends. Monica spoke about Marvin’s endless kindness, crying as she told the crowd “Even when I was at my worst, he told me I was beautiful.”
Renee White dances down the street as the tail end of the march leaving the Allen Outlets.
Quinten Scott holds up three fingers for his older brother Marvin Scott III during a march through the Allen Outlets. “I’m just now to a point where I feel I can speak”, said Quinten after leading several chants and telling the crowd stories of his
A fence was put up to block demonstrators from their original protest location, the inmate driveway, on March 26, 2021. The group still marched along the perimeter.
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A memorial in honor of Marvin Scott III sits on the edge of the driveway where inmates are brought into the Collin County Jail.
After receiving warnings from the police the night prior, the demonstrators returned to a locked lobby and a new lining of fence, blocking them from their original demonstration site at the risk of criminal prosecution.
Presley Goldsmith, 8, rests against her mother Alex at a demonstration held by Next Generation Action Network at the Collin County Courthouse.
LaChay Batts leads the chants at the fence perimeter.
“Justice 4 Marvin III” is spelt with plastic cups on a fence surrounding the Collin County Jail nearly two weeks after Marvin Scott III died in custody at the jail.
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LaChay Batts, her son Elijah Lyons, her brother Quinten Scott and her youngest son Rylan surround the casket of Marvin Scott III at his funeral.
Hussein Azab, one of Marvin’s best friends, holds a rose at his funeral.
Marvin’s casket is covered in scattered roses thrown in as he was lowered into the ground.
Marvin’s funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
LaSandra Scott releases her balloon at a demonstration in Allen held by the Collin County NAACP advocating justice for Marvin Scott III on April 11, 2020.
LaChay hugs her friend Brianna Ballard at a friend’s home in St. Louis the night of her brother’s funeral, March 30, 2021. Hometown friends and family came together with those traveling from Texas to support and bring some moments of joy to the fami
Kids run around the jail grounds collecting Easter eggs. The Scott family and the regular attendees of demonstrations gathered at the jail Easter Sunday to celebrate the holiday together and share a prayer.
Renee White holds up a fist in front of the barricade of eight police cars as Elijah Lyons, Marvin Scott III’s 9-year-old nephew, leads a chant repeating Marvin’s name at the Collin County Jail. The police moved them out of an area where they were
LaChay’s children Rylan and Elijah get their hair cut and snack as they wait for their mother to finish a zoom meeting. The Scott family and community members would meet at the jail every night to demand the arrest of the jailers involved in Marvin
LaChay Batts, Marvin Scott III’s older sister, is surrounded by her sons and fellow demonstrators as she tearfully addresses several police vehicles that moved the demonstration out of their assigned “Designated 1st Amendment Protest Area” at the Co
Renee White presses a photo of Marvin Scott III on the windows of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney after a press conference where Lee Merritt, attorney for the Scott family, announced that the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office had rul
LaChay Batts participates in a zoom meeting at her friend’s home to discuss demonstration tactics on April 26, 2021. As a single mother of two boys, LaChay balances parenting and working a full-time job with the taken-on responsibility of leading th
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Quinten Scott looks up into the sky before a vigil is held for his brother Marvin Scott III at the Collin County Jail, where Marvin died one year ago. “This is maybe the second time in my life that I’ve seen a rainbow,” says Quinten as the anticipat

Quinten Scott holds his mother LaSandra Scott as they mourn his brother and her son, Marvin Scott III, at his funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri on March 30, 2021.

Christopher A. Williams-Watkins (center) leads a chant demanding for justice in the halls of the Collin County Jail for his friend Marvin Scott III, who died while in custody in the jail in McKinney, TX.

Demonstrators arrive at the Collin County Jail four days after Marvin’s death. The demonstration blocked the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking, and was set occur every night until the seven officers involved are arrested, or until Scott’s funeral.

Ashlyn Mitchell comforts Lachay Batts, Marvin’s Scott III’s older sister. She said Marvin “was like a big teddy bear. A gentle giant. His size meant nothing. His heart was as big as his body. He didn’t deserve this, nobody deserves this.”

Demonstrators gather around a fire, set to block the driveway used to bring inmates in for booking at the Collin County Jail, as they meet each other and share stories. Attorney Lee Merritt encouraged those who gathered to get to know each other. “It’s really not a movement if y’all don’t connect with each other.”

Patrick Warren Jr. spoke on his experience at a demonstration and encouraged Marvin Scott III’s older sister to not give up the fight, even when the momentum slows. Patrick is the son of Patrick Warren Sr., who was fatally shot by Officer Reynaldo Contreras in Killeen, Texas. “Don’t let up. Don’t let them treat him like he’s a hashtag. Don’t let them treat him like he’s a topic. That’s your brother. Every day put it in their face. Don’t let them forget.”

Friends of Marvin Scott III Austin Stephens, Aly Baldwin, Hailey Hancock, and Holly Darr sit by the campfire at a demonstration.

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner at a press conference over Martin Scott III’s death. At the conference, he confirmed that Scott was restrained, pepper-sprayed, and had his head covered in a spit hood prior to his death inside of the jail. Skinner placed 7 detention officers on administrative leave.

Attorney Lee Merritt and LaChay Batts show disbelief and sadness after rewatching the press conference Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner held on Friday, March 19, 2021 over the death of Marvin Scott III. Friends, family, and the family’s attorney were not allowed in, and said they were not consulted regarding information stated in the conference.

After not being allowed into the press conference, attorney Lee Merritt holds his own press conference with Scott’s family and friends. “The family continues to be pushed aside in the lies, and it’s hurtful.”

Elizabeth Michel follows an officer outside out of frustration after a press conference.

LaChay Batts and her mother LaSandra Scott chant for justice for Marvin at their first march on March 21, 2021 at the Allen Outlets , where he was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of cannabis.

Demonstrators block the intersections outside of the Allen Outlets while demanding justice for Marvin.

Cracelyn Crittle and Jazmyn Jackson were shopping at the Allen Outlets when they came across the march for Marvin Scott III. Crittle expressed grief with the Scotts and with the lack of local knowledge on the matter, saying “We literally just walked out of Starbucks and had no idea. We had no idea.”

LaChay Batts comforts Monica Diaz after Monica spoke about Marvin Scott III, one of her best friends. Monica spoke about Marvin’s endless kindness, crying as she told the crowd “Even when I was at my worst, he told me I was beautiful.”

Renee White dances down the street as the tail end of the march leaving the Allen Outlets.

Quinten Scott holds up three fingers for his older brother Marvin Scott III during a march through the Allen Outlets. “I’m just now to a point where I feel I can speak”, said Quinten after leading several chants and telling the crowd stories of his older brother.

A fence was put up to block demonstrators from their original protest location, the inmate driveway, on March 26, 2021. The group still marched along the perimeter.

A memorial in honor of Marvin Scott III sits on the edge of the driveway where inmates are brought into the Collin County Jail.

After receiving warnings from the police the night prior, the demonstrators returned to a locked lobby and a new lining of fence, blocking them from their original demonstration site at the risk of criminal prosecution.

Presley Goldsmith, 8, rests against her mother Alex at a demonstration held by Next Generation Action Network at the Collin County Courthouse.

LaChay Batts leads the chants at the fence perimeter.

“Justice 4 Marvin III” is spelt with plastic cups on a fence surrounding the Collin County Jail nearly two weeks after Marvin Scott III died in custody at the jail.

LaChay Batts, her son Elijah Lyons, her brother Quinten Scott and her youngest son Rylan surround the casket of Marvin Scott III at his funeral.

Hussein Azab, one of Marvin’s best friends, holds a rose at his funeral.

Marvin’s casket is covered in scattered roses thrown in as he was lowered into the ground.

Marvin’s funeral in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

LaSandra Scott releases her balloon at a demonstration in Allen held by the Collin County NAACP advocating justice for Marvin Scott III on April 11, 2020.

LaChay hugs her friend Brianna Ballard at a friend’s home in St. Louis the night of her brother’s funeral, March 30, 2021. Hometown friends and family came together with those traveling from Texas to support and bring some moments of joy to the family.

Kids run around the jail grounds collecting Easter eggs. The Scott family and the regular attendees of demonstrations gathered at the jail Easter Sunday to celebrate the holiday together and share a prayer.

Renee White holds up a fist in front of the barricade of eight police cars as Elijah Lyons, Marvin Scott III’s 9-year-old nephew, leads a chant repeating Marvin’s name at the Collin County Jail. The police moved them out of an area where they were decorating a fence.

LaChay’s children Rylan and Elijah get their hair cut and snack as they wait for their mother to finish a zoom meeting. The Scott family and community members would meet at the jail every night to demand the arrest of the jailers involved in Marvin Scott III’s death, but as time passed the family decided to have some meetings remotely.

LaChay Batts, Marvin Scott III’s older sister, is surrounded by her sons and fellow demonstrators as she tearfully addresses several police vehicles that moved the demonstration out of their assigned “Designated 1st Amendment Protest Area” at the Collin County Jail on April 5, 2021. The police announced that they would arrest the group under criminal mischief charges unless they left the area, so the group stood their ground in the public parking lot. “Y’all are still sitting there, still watching us as if we’re gonna just to run up to y’all’s cars. You should be arresting the Collin County 8, not sitting here in a stand off with us.”

Renee White presses a photo of Marvin Scott III on the windows of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney after a press conference where Lee Merritt, attorney for the Scott family, announced that the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office had ruled Marvin’s death a homicide on April 28, 2021.

LaChay Batts participates in a zoom meeting at her friend’s home to discuss demonstration tactics on April 26, 2021. As a single mother of two boys, LaChay balances parenting and working a full-time job with the taken-on responsibility of leading the fight to achieve justice for her brother, Marvin Scott III, who died in-custody at the Collin County Jail.

Quinten Scott looks up into the sky before a vigil is held for his brother Marvin Scott III at the Collin County Jail, where Marvin died one year ago. “This is maybe the second time in my life that I’ve seen a rainbow,” says Quinten as the anticipated thunderstorm clears into a golden sunset.

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