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Stacey Abrams, Ben Crump to talk mental health with family of woman killed in fall from deputy cruiser

Brianna Grier died after falling out of a cruiser when Hancock County deputies arrested her during a mental health crisis in July.

SPARTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp's opponent Stacey Abrams is set to join civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Brianna Grier at a screening for his Netflix documentary.

Before the showing, Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams will have a discussion with the Griers about the mental health crisis in Georgia and the need for Medicaid expansion.

Brianna Grier died after falling out of a cruiser when Hancock County deputies arrested her during a mental health crisis in July.

Ben Crump currently represents the Griers.

After the discussion, there will be a screening of the documentary "Civil," which follows his life and work.

The event starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Clark Atlanta University's Henderson Student Center.

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