A Stand Against Abuse and Injustice
In America, our justice system is supposed to be a place where everyone is treated fairly, where voices are heard, and where accountability is paramount. Yet, as the recent stories of Victor and Rolin Hill reveal, the reality can be disturbingly different. These cases expose a pattern of abuse, systemic injustice, and the silencing of those who try to stand up for their rights.
Victor’s Story: Seeking Justice
Earlier this year, Victor Jackson arrived at a Virginia Beach grand jury hearing with one goal: to exercise his right to address the jury. But before he could even finish his first sentence, the judge immediately dismissed his right to speak, and deputies moved in to silence him—not by words, but by force. What started as a peaceful, lawful attempt to be heard became a violent encounter that stripped Victor of his dignity and his rights.
Officers restrained him aggressively, shoving him to the ground, twisting his arms, and pushing him into submission as he cried out for respect. Ignoring his pleas, they tightened their grip, physically forcing him out of the courtroom, down the hall, and ultimately into a cell. Every step of the way, Victor was treated not as a citizen exercising a basic right, but as a problem to be subdued. As they pushed him into an elevator, taunting him and refusing his requests for privacy, the deputies only escalated their aggression, even ripping his clothes and leaving him vulnerable. Despite his calls for medical attention after the mistreatment, they left him without help, as though his suffering were unworthy of acknowledgment.
What happened to Victor is a reminder of what unchecked power can do. He wasn’t armed. He wasn’t a threat. He was a citizen who sought to speak truth to power and found himself abused by the very system that claims to protect our rights. This ordeal was not only a violation of Victor’s rights but a troubling glimpse into a system more interested in silencing than in justice.
A System Without Justice
Just as Victor’s ordeal brings to light the oppressive actions within our system, the tragic death of Rolin Hill reveals the fatal consequences of excessive force. Rolin died only days after being restrained by deputies in Virginia Beach City Jail. Reports state that he was subjected to a dangerous “prone restraint” position, leading to positional and mechanical asphyxia. This preventable tragedy raises urgent questions about the use of such techniques, especially on vulnerable individuals. Despite years of warnings from medical and law enforcement experts about the dangers of prolonged prone restraint, this method was used, with devastating results.
Both Victor and Rolin’s stories point to a larger, pressing issue: our justice system too often treats individuals as obstacles rather than human beings. When we strip people of their rights, dignity, and, ultimately, their lives, we strip our communities of trust and integrity. This is why the PeaceMaker Sheriff Movement stands firm in demanding accountability and humanity within law enforcement and the courts. We believe in upholding a system that respects every individual’s constitutional rights.
Stand with Us
We cannot stand idly by. Victor’s fight for justice and Rolin’s tragic end are calls to action for all of us. The PeaceMaker Sheriff Movement is here to protect, to bring accountability, and to ensure that no one suffers under the weight of a system meant to protect them. But we need you—your voice, your support, your commitment to justice.
Join us in demanding change. Let’s ensure that our system lives up to its promises of fairness, respect, and accountability. Together, we can make sure that what happened to Victor and Rolin never happens again. Vote Aldo “PeaceMaker Sheriff” and watch change happen.