HEMPSTEAD, Texas (AP) — A grand jury decided on Monday that no felony crime was committed by the sheriff's office or jailers in the treatment of a black woman who died in a Southeast Texas county jail last summer. 
 
 Cannon Lambert Sr., left, attorney for Sandra Bland’s family, speaks at a news conference Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 in Chicago. Bland's family says they have no faith in a grand jury that's considering criminal... (Associated Press) 
 
 Geneva Reed-Veal, left, and Sharon Cooper, center, the mother and sister of Sandra Bland, listen to attorney Larry Rogers Jr., right, explain concerns about the Texas grand jury's role in the death of... (Associated Press) 
 
 Cannon Lambert Sr., left, attorney for Sandra Bland’s family, speaks at a news conference Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 in Chicago. Bland's family says they have no faith in a grand jury that's considering criminal... (Associated Press) 
 
 Geneva Reed-Veal, left, and Sharon Cooper, center, the mother and sister of Sandra Bland, listen to attorney Larry Rogers Jr., right, explain concerns about the Texas grand jury's role in the death of... (Associated Press) 
 
 But prosecutor Darrell Jordan said the Waller County grand jury reached no decision on whether the trooper who arrested 28-year-old Sandra Bland should face charges. The grand jury will return in January to consider that issue. 
 
 The Chicago-area woman was pulled over July 10 by a Texas state trooper for making an improper lane change. Dashcam video showed their interaction quickly became confrontational and she was arrested for assault. 
 
 Bland was taken in handcuffs to the county jail in nearby Hempstead, about 50 miles northwest of Houston, and remained there when she couldn't raise about $500 for bail. She was discovered dead in her jail cell three days later, hanging from a cell partition with a plastic garbage bag used as a ligature around her neck. 
 
 Bland's relatives, along with supporters fueled by social media postings, questioned a medical examiner's finding that Bland killed herself. 
 
 Cannon Lambert, an attorney representing Bland's family, said Monday the decision is consistent with what the family believes has so far been an attempt by authorities to cover up the events after Bland's arrest. 
 
 "They continue to do things we are disappointed in," he said. 
 
 Bland's mother and sisters spoke at a news conference in Chicago before Monday night's announcement, where they said they had no faith in the grand jury. 
 
 Bland's mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, said she wants to see all the evidence and is frustrated by delays in the case. Attorney Larry Rogers acknowledged grand juries usually meet in secret, but said the process "screams of a cover-up." He said lawyers haven't been able to examine a Texas Rangers report on the incident because it's grand jury evidence. 
 
 In the days after her death, county authorities released video from the jail to dispel rumors and conspiracy theories that Bland was dead before she arrived at the jail or was killed while in custody. County officials said they themselves received death threats. 
 
 Her arrest and death came amid heightened national scrutiny of police and their dealings with black suspects, especially those killed by officers or who died in police custody. 
 
 "After presenting all the evidence as it relates to the death of Sandra Bland, the grand jury did not return an indictment," Jordan said after the grand jury met Monday for about 11 hours. "The grand jury also considered things that occurred at the jail and did not return an indictment." 
 
 Jordan is one of five special prosecutors appointed by the county's district attorney, Elton Mathis. 
 
 "Having an independent committee to evaluate the case, that can be a positive thing in a situation like this," Brian Serr, a law professor at Baylor University said. 
 
 Among evidence presented in the secret grand jury proceedings were the findings of a Texas Rangers' investigation. 
 
 "There's nothing in there that shows anything happened but she killed herself," Mathis had said. 
 
 Lambert said late Monday he believes prosecutors' decision to have the grand jury return in January is another attempt to delay releasing the report. He said he expects to ask a federal judge to compel Texas authorities to turn over the document. 
 
 Bland's sister didn't immediately respond to a phone message requesting comment on the grand jury's decision, and Reed-Veal couldn't be reached for comment late Monday. 
 
 Royce West, a Dallas Democrat who has been a vocal leader in the case, and one of two black Texas state senators, also had said he was "comfortable" with the medical examiner's determination. 
 
 Bland's mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court in Houston against the trooper, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Waller County and two jail employees. State lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit. A judge last week set it for trial in January 2017. 
 
 The Bland family attorneys contend Waller County jailers should have checked on her more frequently and that the county should have performed mental evaluations once she disclosed she had a history of attempting suicide. In her lawsuit, Reed-Veal also contends that the trooper who arrested her daughter, Brian Encinia, falsified the assault allegation to take Bland into custody and that jail personnel failed to keep her daughter safe. 
 
 County officials have said Bland was treated well while locked up and produced documents that show she gave jail workers inconsistent information about whether she was suicidal. 
 
 Encinia, who in June completed a year-long probationary stint as a new trooper, has been on administrative duty since the Bland death. 
 
 Dashcam video from his car showed Encinia at one point holding a stun gun and yelling at Bland, "I will light you up!" after she refuses to get out of her car. The director of the Department of Public Safety, Steve McCraw, has said Encinia violated internal policies of professionalism and courtesy. 
 
 Melissa Hamilton, visiting criminal law scholar at the University of Houston, said Bland had no legal right to remain in her car after the trooper ordered her out. 
 
 "Whether you like it or not, the Supreme Court has made it clear police are in charge at a traffic stop, and they can make anybody get out of the car — driver or passenger — for no reason whatsoever," she said. "The idea for that is to allow police to control a potentially dangerous situation." ||||| Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety Image 1 of / 98 Caption Close 
 
 Image 1 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 2 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 3 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 4 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 5 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 6 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 7 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 8 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 9 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 10 of 98 Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Authorities released the dash cam video footage of the July 10 arrest of a woman who died in Waller County jail three days later under controversial circumstances. (See longer version of video) Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety 
 
 Image 11 of 98 Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 12 of 98 Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 13 of 98 Signs line the street during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Signs line the street during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 14 of 98 Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 15 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell watch as video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell watch as video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 16 of 98 A video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. A video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 17 of 98 A video of Sandra Bland coming from a holding cell in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. A video of Sandra Bland coming from a holding cell in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 18 of 98 A video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. A video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 19 of 98 A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 20 of 98 A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 21 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 22 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon talks as video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon talks as video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 23 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 24 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell, right, are shown during a media conference about the Sandra Bland case held at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell, right, are shown during a media conference about the Sandra Bland case held at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 25 of 98 Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 26 of 98 Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, shown in raw video during her booking in the Waller County Jail. Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, shown in raw video during her booking in the Waller County Jail. Photo: Leah Binkovitz 
 
 Image 27 of 98 Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, during second suicide screening. Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, during second suicide screening. Photo: Waller County Sheriff 
 
 Image 28 of 98 Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 29 of 98 Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 30 of 98 Activist Quenell X leads a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Activist Quenell X leads a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 31 of 98 Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 32 of 98 Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 33 of 98 Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 34 of 98 Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 35 of 98 Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrive on horseback before a protest by African-American community leaders calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrive on horseback before a protest by African-American community leaders calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 36 of 98 Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 37 of 98 A vigil for Sandra Bland at the entrance to the Waller County Sheriff's Office and County Jail at 701 Calvit St. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Hempstead, Texas. Sandra Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell at the Waller County Jail days after she was detained by police during a routine traffic stop. less A vigil for Sandra Bland at the entrance to the Waller County Sheriff's Office and County Jail at 701 Calvit St. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Hempstead, Texas. Sandra Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell at ... more Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 38 of 98 In this July 10, 2015, frame from dashcam video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, trooper Brian Encinia arrests Sandra Bland after she became combative during a routine traffic stop in Waller County, Texas. Bland was taken to the Waller County Jail that day and was found dead in her cell on July 13. (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP) less In this July 10, 2015, frame from dashcam video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, trooper Brian Encinia arrests Sandra Bland after she became combative during a routine traffic stop in Waller ... more Photo: HOGP 
 
 Image 39 of 98 Sandra Bland was found hanged in this cell in the Waller County Jail in Hempstead, officials say. Documents released Wednesday included two mental health assessments done hours apart on the day she was arrested. less Sandra Bland was found hanged in this cell in the Waller County Jail in Hempstead, officials say. Documents released Wednesday included two mental health assessments done hours apart on the day she was ... more Photo: ILANA PANICH-LINSMAN, STR 
 
 Image 40 of 98 Frame grab from dash cam video of Sandra Bland's stop in Prairie View. Frame grab from dash cam video of Sandra Bland's stop in Prairie View. Photo: DPS, DPS Video Frame Grab 
 
 Image 41 of 98 Homenaje a Sandra Bland en University Drive en Prairie View A&M; University, en Texas. Homenaje a Sandra Bland en University Drive en Prairie View A&M; University, en Texas. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 42 of 98 Carlesha Harrison y Rasheed Sidney fotografiados durante una vigilia por Sandra Bland en la universidad de Prairie View A&M; University. Carlesha Harrison y Rasheed Sidney fotografiados durante una vigilia por Sandra Bland en la universidad de Prairie View A&M; University. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 43 of 98 People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 44 of 98 People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 45 of 98 People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 46 of 98 People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 47 of 98 People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 48 of 98 Geneva Reed-Veal, speaks during a memorial service for her daughter, Sandra Bland, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less Geneva Reed-Veal, speaks during a memorial service for her daughter, Sandra Bland, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 49 of 98 Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, embraces her daughter, Sharon Cooper, during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, embraces her daughter, Sharon Cooper, during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 50 of 98 Sandra Bland's family hold hands while they pray during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less Sandra Bland's family hold hands while they pray during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 51 of 98 Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, center, reacts as her daughter is celebrated during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, center, reacts as her daughter is celebrated during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M; University on Tuesday, July 21, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 52 of 98 Geneva Read-Veal, right, and her daughter Sharon Cooper react to a prayer during a memorial service for her other daughter Sandra Bland at Prairie View A&M; University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, Texas. A newly released dashcam video documents how a routine traffic stop escalated into a shouting confrontation between a Texas state trooper and Bland, which led to her arrest. Bland was found hanging in her jail cell three days after the incident. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less Geneva Read-Veal, right, and her daughter Sharon Cooper react to a prayer during a memorial service for her other daughter Sandra Bland at Prairie View A&M; University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, ... more Photo: Pat Sullivan, Associated Press 
 
 Image 53 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 54 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 55 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 56 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 57 of 98 State Senator Royce West, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talk as state and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State Senator Royce West, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talk as state and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 58 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 59 of 98 State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 60 of 98 Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 61 of 98 Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 62 of 98 Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 63 of 98 Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 64 of 98 Quanell X holds a plastic trash bag as he speaks to protesters at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Quanell X holds a plastic trash bag as he speaks to protesters at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 65 of 98 Protesters prayer at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters prayer at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 66 of 98 ProtesterVanessa Myers of Houston wears tape over her mouth during a rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less ProtesterVanessa Myers of Houston wears tape over her mouth during a rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 67 of 98 Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 68 of 98 Protesters Kofi Taharka with 5-year-old William Mitchell IV, march with others from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters Kofi Taharka with 5-year-old William Mitchell IV, march with others from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 69 of 98 Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 70 of 98 Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters march from Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse, Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 71 of 98 Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 72 of 98 Protester Charity Ogbeide, left, of Houston chats and holds a sign during rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Protester Charity Ogbeide, left, of Houston chats and holds a sign during rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 73 of 98 Toni Mayze, a senior at Prairie View from Ft. worth, waits with other protesters to begin march from the Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015. They are questioning the dead of Waller County Jail inmate Sandra Bland. / less Toni Mayze, a senior at Prairie View from Ft. worth, waits with other protesters to begin march from the Waller County Jail to the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015. They are questioning the dead ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip | Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 74 of 98 Protesters hold signs outside the Waller County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention. Protesters hold signs outside the Waller County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 75 of 98 Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 76 of 98 Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 77 of 98 Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 78 of 98 Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 79 of 98 Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Protesters in Waller on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention and drawn large crowds in the small town along Hwy. 290 northwest of Houston. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 80 of 98 Protesters gather outside the Waller County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention. Protesters gather outside the Waller County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 17, 2015. The death of Sandra Bland in police custody has sparked a national attention. Photo: Leah Binkovitz / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 81 of 98 Michael Wolfe, City of Hempstead Mayor, left, Frank Jackson, City of Prairie View Mayor, and Lois Kolkhorst, Texas State Senator, listen as , Elton Mathis, Waller County District Attorney, right, speaks to the media at the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. The news conference was about the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Michael Wolfe, City of Hempstead Mayor, left, Frank Jackson, City of Prairie View Mayor, and Lois Kolkhorst, Texas State Senator, listen as , Elton Mathis, Waller County District Attorney, right, speaks to the ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 82 of 98 Elton Mathis, Waller County District Attorney, speaks to the media at the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. The news conference was about the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less Elton Mathis, Waller County District Attorney, speaks to the media at the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. The news conference was about the death of Sandra Bland, who was found ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 83 of 98 City of Hempstead Mayor Michael Wolfe, left, City of Prairie View Mayor Frank Jackson, Texas State Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis and Prairie View Police Chief Larry Johnson, right, hold a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. The news conference was about the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M; University. less City of Hempstead Mayor Michael Wolfe, left, City of Prairie View Mayor Frank Jackson, Texas State Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis and Prairie View Police Chief Larry ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 84 of 98 This undated handout photo provided by the Waller County Sheriff’s Office shows Sandra Bland. The Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding Bland's death Monday, July 13, 2015 in a Waller County jail cell in Hempstead, Texas. The Harris County medical examiner has classified her death as suicide by hanging. She had been arrested Friday in Waller County on a charge of assaulting a public servant. (Waller County Sheriff’s Office) less This undated handout photo provided by the Waller County Sheriff’s Office shows Sandra Bland. The Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding Bland's death Monday, July 13, 2015 in a Waller ... more Photo: Waller County Sheriff’s Office 
 
 Image 85 of 98 Rhys Caraway, left, waits as Rev. Hannah Bonner, center, of St. John's Downtown Houston, speaks with Hempstead resident Beatrice Grimes outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. less Rhys Caraway, left, waits as Rev. Hannah Bonner, center, of St. John's Downtown Houston, speaks with Hempstead resident Beatrice Grimes outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 86 of 98 Waller County District Attorney, Elton Mathis, left, and Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, center, listen as Waller County Sheriff R. Glenn Smith speaks to the media Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Waller. Waller County District Attorney, Elton Mathis, left, and Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, center, listen as Waller County Sheriff R. Glenn Smith speaks to the media Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Waller. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 87 of 98 Two Waller residents, who did not want give their names, tie a gold ribbon around a tree along University Drive near Prairie View A&M; Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Waller where Sandra Bland was arrested after a struggle with police. After being arrested on Friday, Bland was found dead at the Waller County jail on Monday. less Two Waller residents, who did not want give their names, tie a gold ribbon around a tree along University Drive near Prairie View A&M; Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Waller where Sandra Bland was arrested after a ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 88 of 98 Rev. Hannah Bonner, left, of St. John's Downtown Houston, and Rhys Caraway stand outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Rev. Hannah Bonner, left, of St. John's Downtown Houston, and Rhys Caraway stand outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 89 of 98 Rev. Hannah Bonner, left, of St. John's Downtown Houston, and Rhys Caraway stand outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Rev. Hannah Bonner, left, of St. John's Downtown Houston, and Rhys Caraway stand outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 90 of 98 A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 91 of 98 A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, second from right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Shown left, is a man who did not want to give name, Rhys Carway, and Beatrice Grim less A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, second from right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 92 of 98 A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, second from right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. Shown left, is a man who did not want to give name, Rhys Carway, and Beatrice Grimes, right. less A group is lead in prayer by Rev. Hannah Bonner, second from right, of St. John's Downtown Houston, outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 93 of 98 Rhys Caraway, left, waits as Rev. Hannah Bonner, center, of St. John's Downtown Houston, speaks with Hempstead resident Beatrice Grimes outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit St., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Hempstead. less Rhys Caraway, left, waits as Rev. Hannah Bonner, center, of St. John's Downtown Houston, speaks with Hempstead resident Beatrice Grimes outside the Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail, 701 Calvit ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 94 of 98 The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 95 of 98 The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 96 of 98 The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. The Waller County Sheriff's office and county jail is shown at 701 Calvit St. in Hempstead Thursday, July 16, 2015. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 97 of 98 Renee McKnight, center, co-owner of C & R Uptown Barber & Beauty Salon, 700 University Dr., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Prairie View, talks about seeing the struggle and arrest by police of Sandra Bland that occurred directly across the street from her salon. After being arrested on Friday, Bland was found dead at the Waller County jail on Monday. less Renee McKnight, center, co-owner of C & R Uptown Barber & Beauty Salon, 700 University Dr., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Prairie View, talks about seeing the struggle and arrest by police of Sandra Bland that ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle ||||| A grand jury decided Monday that no felony crime was committed by the sheriff's office or jailers in the treatment of Sandra Bland, a black Naperville woman who died last summer in a Southeast Texas county jail. 
 
 But prosecutor Darrell Jorden said the Waller County grand jury reached no decision on whether Brian Encinia, the white trooper who arrested the 28-year-old Bland, should face charges. The grand jury will return in January to consider that issue. 
 
 "After presenting all the evidence as it relates to the death of Sandra Bland, the grand jury did not return an indictment," Jordan, one of the five special prosecutors, said after the grand jury met Monday for about 11 hours. "The grand jury also considered things that occurred at the jail and did not return an indictment." 
 
 Bland became an outspoken online supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement before she was arrested in July during a routine traffic stop in Waller County, about 50 miles northwest of Houston. Her death has since fueled the national debate about policing and racial profiling. 
 
 Grand jurors considered evidence collected by a team of five special prosecutors named by the county's district attorney, Elton Mathis. 
 
 "Having an independent committee to evaluate the case, that can be a positive thing in a situation like this," said Brian Serr, a law professor at Baylor University. 
 
 Among evidence presented in the secret grand jury proceedings were the findings of a Texas Rangers' investigation. 
 
 "There's nothing in there that shows anything happened but she killed herself," Mathis had said. 
 
 Royce West, a Dallas Democrat who has been a vocal leader in the case and one of two black Texas state senators, also had said he was "comfortable" with the medical examiner's determination. 
 
 At a news conference earlier Monday, the family of Bland said they do not believe her case is being thoroughly investigated by the Texas Rangers or properly presented to a grand jury by special prosecutors. 
 
 "Right now the biggest problem I have is the entire process," said Bland's mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, surrounded by her four daughters. "It's the secrecy of it all." 
 
 Reed-Veal said prosecutors have not sought to interview Bland's relatives about her death last summer. She also complained that family members have not been made aware of any physical evidence being presented in court and have not been kept abreast of grand jury proceedings. 
 
 "I simply can't have faith in a system that's not inclusive of my family," Reed-Veal said at a news conference in Chicago. "We're supposed to have an investigation to show us what's happening. We know what we've been listening to in the media ... but we don't have any real evidence." 
 
 Cannon Lambert, an attorney representing Bland's family, said Monday the decision is consistent with what the family believes so far has been an attempt by authorities to cover up the events after Bland's arrest. 
 
 Sandra Bland, 28, of Naperville, was found dead in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas, on July 13, 2015, after her July 10 arrest. 
 
 "They continue to do things we are disappointed in," he said. 
 
 At the time Bland was stopped July 10, she had just finished a successful job interview at her alma mater, Prairie View A&M University. 
 
 Encinia pulled her over for failing to signal a lane change, the two argued and Encinia arrested Bland, reporting that she had assaulted him. Bland was taken to the Waller County Jail in nearby Hempstead where, three days later, officials discovered her body, hanged with a plastic bag. After an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston, officials ruled her death a suicide. 
 
 But Bland's family and activists have questioned how the traffic stop was conducted and whether Bland killed herself. In August, the family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Waller County sheriff's office, jail officials and the Texas Department of Public Safety. 
 
 Last month, attorneys representing Waller County filed a motion seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Bland took her life because she was distraught that her family members didn't bail her out of jail. 
 
 Encinia has been placed on administrative duty for violating agency regulations during the stop. In addition, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found that jailers made mistakes when they processed her. 
 
 Last week, a federal judge in Houston set the case for trial Jan. 23, 2017. 
 
 Reed-Veal said Monday that she doubts any serious steps are being taken to hold anyone accountable for her daughter's death. 
 
 "I don't know what happened to my daughter," Reed-Veal said, but added, "I know what happened should not have happened." 
 
 Bland's sister, Sharon Cooper, said the family is "in pieces this holiday season." 
 
 "The timing of the grand jury, in my personal opinion, is disrespectful to the family and it continues to pour salt on a wound that has already been ripped open for the past five months," she said. "It prolongs the grieving process. And it is insulting. 
 
 "We feel like we have been shut out of this process from the very beginning. And we're at the door, knocking, willing and waiting, and waiting for the door to open for the answers that we've asked for regardless of what they are." 
 
 Lambert called the grand jury a "sham" meant to pacify public outrage. "It's a tool of the prosecution," he said. "That's not fair." 
 
 The Associated Press and Tribune Newspapers reporters Lolly Bowean and Molly Hennessy-Fiske contributed.
– No felony crime was committed by jailers in the puzzling jailhouse death of Sandra Bland and no indictments will be issued, a grand jury in Texas decided Monday night. In what was ruled a suicide, the 28-year-old was found dead in her cell at the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a July 10 traffic stop. An independent special prosecutor says the process isn't over and the grand jury will meet again in January to consider charges against the trooper who arrested Bland, though a lawyer for her family says it has all been a "sham of a proceeding," the Houston Chronicle reports. The family's lawyers have been unable to access evidence from the secret grand jury proceedings, including a report from a Texas Rangers investigation, the AP reports. Bland's sister tells the Chicago Tribune that the family has been "shut out of this process from the very beginning" and is "in pieces this holiday season." "The timing of the grand jury, in my personal opinion, is disrespectful to the family and it continues to pour salt on a wound that has already been ripped open for the past five months," she says. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on the case, NBC News reports. "There's no doubt in my mind that she, like too many African-Americans who die in police custody, would be alive today if she were a white woman," he said in a statement. "We need to reform a very broken criminal justice system." (The family's lawyers say the county made an insulting claim when it sought to have their wrongful death lawsuit dismissed.)