# Joe Grits Pays Tribute to His Friend Dyshan Best, and Speaks on His Ongoing Legal Battle

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Podcast: [Mic Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mic-check-7094205)
Published: 2026-06-10T02:39:04+00:00
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## Resource

On the Tuesday June 9, 2026 episode of Mic Check, host Mike Merli sits down with Joe Grits, Bridgeport-based community activist and musician. Joe takes time to remember his friend Dyshan Best, who was shot and killed by Bridgeport Police on March 31, 2025. Joe also speaks about his ongoing legal battle, stemming from his grief and pain being criminalized by the state in the aftermath of Dyshan's murder.

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