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Nov 11, 2015
1 min

[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...

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Oct 8, 2015
1 min

[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...

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May 16, 2015
1 min

[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...

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Apr 10, 2015
1 min

[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...

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Mar 9, 2015
1 min

[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...

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2 days ago
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[Amsterdam News] Mother of Eric Garner seeks to hold city officials accountable

This week, New York State Supreme Court Justice Erika M. Edwards heard arguments for the judicial inquiry Carr v de Blasio.

Jun 30
3 min

With FY22 Budget Vote NYC Council Fails New Yorkers by Reinforcing the Racist Status Quo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Yul-san Liem, 347.676.1878, yul-san@justicecommittee.org In response to the New York City Council's vote...

Jun 30
4 min

Families Call on NYC Council to Vote NO on FY22 Budget that Expands Funding for the NYPD

14 family members of New Yorkers killed by the NYPD sent a letter to the NYC Council calling on it to vote NO on the NYC FY22 Budget.

Jun 16
1 min

[Univision] Informe revela que práctica de ‘stop and frisk’ en NY sigue afectando más a las minorías

Un reporte de la organización Legal Aid Society señala que oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Nueva York continúan discriminando....

Jun 15
1 min

[BronxTimes] Family of Kawaski Trawick Responses to CCRB Substantiation of Charges Against NYPD

The Civilian Complaint Review Board voted Wednesday to substantiate misconduct charges against NYPD Officers who killed Kawaski Trawick.

Jun 10
5 min

Family of Kawaski Trawick Responds to CCRB Decision to Substantiate Charges Against NYPD Officers

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2021 Contact: Hilary Lyons, hlyons@changethenypd.org, 646-653-2871 Family of Kawaski Trawick Responds to...

May 28
4 min

Mom of Mohamed Bah Denounces NYPD Legal Stunt to Stop CCRB Probe

Mrs. Bah calls for lawsuit to be dismissed so that CCRB investigation can move forward and demands NYC Mayor and NYPD fire Dt. Edwin...

Apr 22
1 min

[Pix11] Mom of man killed by NYPD officers hopes for change after Chauvin conviction

MANHATTAN — The relatively swift jury deliberation and subsequent conviction of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder...