In the Media Archive 2015

[NJ.com] Family of man killed by cops calls for grand jury hearing, report says

The family of a city man killed in a confrontation with police called Tuesday on Prosecutor John L. Molinelli to present the case to a...

[RT] NYPD ‘executed and covered up’ killing of depressed immigrant – family attorney

The New York Police Department engaged in “an execution” of Mohamed Bah, a mentally disturbed immigrant, and then a “cover-up” of his...

[Black Star News] JUSTICE COMMITTEE QUESTIONS DEATH OF DENIS REYES IN NYPD CUSTODY

"The Justice Committee sends heartfelt condolences, strength and love to the family of Denis Reyes. We have many questions regarding the...

[NPR] Eyewitness Video: A Controversial Tool For Holding Police Accountable

Cell phone video led to murder charges against a S.C. police officer for the shooting death of an unarmed man. Eyewitness videos can be...

[Sputnik News] NY Police Still Target Minorities Despite Implemented Reforms - Activists

Minorities remain the target of unjust policing despite the implementation of reforms meant to end discriminatory practices and the use...

Electeds Letter to Mayor & NYPD Commissioner Re Discipline Trial for Cops Who Killed Kawaski Trawick

March 16, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams City Hall New York, NY 10007 NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell 1 Police Plaza New York, NY 10038 RE:...

40 Electeds Call on Mayor & NYPD Commish to Let Trial Proceed for Cops Who Killed Kawaski Trawick

MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org Forty Elected Officials Call on Mayor Adams & Commissioner Sewell to Let April...

Parents of Kawaski Trawick Slam Last-Ditch Police Union Ploy to Block Trial for Cops Who Killed Him

Ellen & Rickie Trawick Call on Mayor Adams & Commissioner Sewell to Swiftly Reject the Request & Allow the CCRB to Move Forward.

Judge Danny Chun Rules To Unseal Records in Officer Wayne Isaacs’ Criminal Trial

MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 In response to the ruling by Brooklyn Supreme...

Family of Ronald Anthony Smith Gathers at Vigil In front of AG’s Office

MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org Amidst a string of NYPD car crashes, Family of Ronald Anthony Smith Gathers at...

[News 12] Family calls for justice at rally for Ronald A. Smith

A remembrance rally took place outside of Attorney General Letitia James’s office on Wednesday night for the late Ronald Anthony Smith....

[AMNY]Advocates, pols rally at City Hall for the passage of bills requiring more police transparency

Community officials and advocates gathered at City Hall on Wednesday to call for legislation that would ensure more accountability and...

[News 12] Rally outside City Hall calls for more transparency from NYPD

Following the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers in Memphis, advocates and City Council members are calling on the...