Scott Announces Wayne Lynch as Guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) has invited Wayne Lynch to be his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress. Mr. Lynch is the father of Donovon Lynch, who was killed by Virginia Beach police in 2021.

“A few weeks ago, the nation watched in horror at the video released of Tyre Nichols’ murder at the hands of law enforcement,” said Congressman Scott. “Mr. Nichols’ murder has renewed calls for Congress to act to bring transparency and accountability to policing. Wayne Lynch tragically lost his son Donovon at the hands of law enforcement. Too many questions still remain surrounding Donovon’s death and I again call on the Department of Justice to open a federal investigation into his death. No family should have to experience what Mr. Lynch and so many families across the country have gone through. It is critical that Congress finally take action and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.”

Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), has asked CBC members to invite family members impacted by instances of police brutality to the State of the Union to draw attention to this critical issue.

In 2021, Congressman Scott pushed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate any police misconduct as it related to the death of Donovon Lynch.                                 

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