Niece of L.A. Man Who Was Attacked By Teens Responds In This Blog

The niece of one of the homeless men attacked by two teens responds to this blog. Here is her post:

FAMILY SEEKING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERNEST ADAMS (aka "Ernie Mike").

I came across this weblog after conducting an internet search regarding my uncle, Ernest Michael Adams who was savagely beaten by two teens in Los Angeles. My grandmother was recently contacted by USC Medical Center, where my uncle is lying in critical condition and has been placed on a ventilator. However, the hospital has been reluctant to provide more information and we honestly do not know whether he is dead or alive.

My uncle Ernie has been estranged from the family for many years and we are desperately trying to find out more information concerning his condition and what action we will have to take to make sure that the two young men being held in connection with my uncle's beating remain behind bars. I am currently a law student in New Jersey, and I intend to seek whatever support is available to me to insure that justice is served in this case and also to petition the City of Los Angeles to take greater steps in providing adequate housing and other social services for the homeless.

This news is extremely tragic, not only for our family, but apparently for many people throughout the Los Angeles community. Our hope is that this news, which has reached national headlines, will increase the public's awareness about the many problems that the homeless are confronted with. It is also my sincere desire that the producers of the DVD that apparently inspired this attack will no longer be able to take advantage of or capitalize off of the exploitation of the disenfranchised.

If you or anyone you know has information concerning my uncle, please contact me at smadara22@yahoo.com.

Thank you,
Amina Adams-Zackery