Jeremy Brustein has been a political activist since before high school. He was aware of and supportive of the Black Panther Party and is a supporter of the Revolutionary Communist Party. He has experienced multiple instances of police violence.
Produced by Right the Record, Exposing Police Violence in Cleveland
Videography and audio by Carol Steiner, who interviewed Jeremy on May 8, 2022, using the following questions:
1. When did you become politically active? 2. Do you mind telling us how old you are now? 3. When did you first experience police violence? 4. Can you tell us about your experiences with police violence in Cleveland over the years? 5. What injuries have you sustained at the hands of the police? 6. Did you ever feel like you were targeted by the police because of your activism? 7. Did you observe others experiencing police violence? 8. Were you in the demonstration in Cleveland that was kettled in 2015 after the Brelo verdict? 9. What changes have you noticed in police tactics over the years?