(TAMPA, FL, 8/13/2024) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest civil rights and advocacy organization, today issued a call to action asking Manatee County and all Floridians to contact Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and Florida State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s offices to hold Dr. Douglas Grierson, a Florida dentist, accountable for the horrific racial assault committed upon a Muslim family last Mother’s Day.

CAIR-Florida Media and Outreach Director Wilfredo Amr Ruiz stated:
“Racial harassment and intimidation have no place in Florida, and it is crucial that justice is served to send a clear message that such public behavior is not tolerated here.”
Ruiz added: “We are calling on all Floridians to stand up for justice by joining this call to action, asking Manatee County Sheriff Wells and State Attorney Brodsky to take immediate action in holding Dr. Douglas Grierson accountable for his horrific racial assault of a Florida Muslim family having dinner during Mother’s Day weekend.” 

CALL TO ACTION: Demand Accountability for Sarasota Dentist’s Horrific Racial Assault on Florida Muslim Family.  https://bit.ly/3WMPmPs
Watch Video: Sarasota Dentist’s Horrific Racial Assault on Muslim Family 

About CAIR-Florida:
CAIR-Florida is the state’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, foster dialogue, safeguard civil liberties for all, empower American Muslims, and form coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

La misión de CAIR-Florida es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.

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CONTACT:
Wilfredo Amr Ruiz, CAIR-FL Media and Outreach Director, Ph. (305) 502-6749. E: [email protected]