Susan Rice meets with lawyer who incited online mob against pregnant nurse.

White House Adviser Meets with Benjamin Crump After False Accusation

Susan Rice Discusses Client’s Killing with Controversial Activist

White House adviser Susan Rice met with race activist Benjamin Crump to discuss the killing of one of his clients in Mexico. However, Rice hosted Crump at the White House just hours after he falsely accused a pregnant, white nurse of stealing a bike from black teenagers. Crump’s claims against Sarah Comrie were debunked, but not before he fueled an online mob against her. CBS credited Crump with causing outrage against Comrie, who was put on leave from her nursing job and labeled “Citi Bike Karen.” Comrie was later vindicated when her lawyer released a receipt showing she purchased the bike. Crump has a history of making overblown claims in rice-meets-with-activist-lawyer-who-stoked-online-mob-against-pregnant-nurse/” title=”Susan Rice meets with lawyer who incited online mob against pregnant nurse.”>racially tinged cases. Rice and Crump did not respond to requests for comment.

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