In the Media 5/6

Mar 27, 2017
1 min

[CBS NY] Mother Of Emotionally Disturbed Man Killed By Police in 2012 Meets w/ Federal Prosecutors

“The US Attorney must move forward to investigate the case,” Hawa Bah said at a media availability before her interview with the...

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Jan 20, 2017
1 min

[The New York Times] New York Police Officer Defends Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man, 18

Richard Haste, took the witness stand on the fourth day of his trial at 1 Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan, where he is accused of poor...

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Jan 17, 2017
1 min

[Black Star News] GRAHAM FAMILY DEMAND FIRING OF HASTE, OFFICER WHO KILLED SON AS DEPARTMENTAL TRIAL

Family members of Ramarley Graham were joined by community supporters who packed the room on the first day of the New York Police...

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Jun 23, 2016
1 min

[NY Amsterdam News] Community remembers Shantel Davis

On June 14, 2012, Shantel Davis, 23, was killed by an NYPD police officer on 38th Street and Church Avenue in East Flatbush. Four years...

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May 8, 2016
1 min

[Daily Beast] The Cops Shot Her Son, and de Blasio Won’t Talk to Her

Constance Malcolm came to the Times Square Hilton, to the National Action Network’s annual conference on March 13, to see the mayor. For...

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Apr 26, 2016
1 min

[Colorlines] Ramarley Graham's Family, Activists Demand Accountability w/ #23Days4Ramarley Campaign

“Mayor de Blasio, you promised police reform when you ran, but you’ve done nothing to hold the NYPDaccountable,” Graham’s mother,...

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Mar 23, 2016
1 min

[Fox 5 NY] DA: No prison for Peter Liang in death of Akai Gurley

Loyda Colon, the co-director of civil rights group the Justice Committee, said Thompson's recommendation would be an injustice to...

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Mar 8, 2016
1 min

[Daily News] U.S. Attorney won't convene grand jury against NYPD officer who killed Ramarley Graham

Graham's mom, Constance Malcolm, who met with Bharara Tuesday before he announced he would not be convening a grand jury in the case,...

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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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May 16, 2015
1 min

Justice Committee, Police Watch Group, Questions Death Of Denis Reyes in NYPD Custody

Black Star News ..What happened during the 40 minutes Mr. Reyes was alone with police officers, after they forced his mother to leave and...

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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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Sep 17, 2014
1 min

DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into NYPD Shooting of Ramarley Graham

DNAinfo CIVIC CENTER — More than two and half years after unarmed 18-year-oldRamarley Graham was shot and killed by police in his own...

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Sep 3, 2014
1 min

South Bronx Mural Decries Police Violence and Boosts Community Bonds

DNAinfo MOTT HAVEN — Teens from three organizations have collaborated on a soon-to-be-finished mural against police violence and in...

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Aug 20, 2014
1 min

Parents Demand Federal Probe in NY Police Shooting

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The parents of a black 18-year-old man shot to death by a white New York City police officer in 2012...

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Aug 20, 2014
1 min

Ramarley Graham rally goes to the doorstep of powerful NYC attorney

Pix 11 NEW YORK (PIX11) — “No justice! No peace! Convene a Grand Jury for Ramarley” was one of three chants by supporters of Ramarley...

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Aug 14, 2014
1 min

Gov. of Missouri calls in state law enforcement after protestors clash with Ferguson

Pix 11 NEW YORK (PIX11) – Body armor. Tear gas. Rubber bullets. This is not Iraq, but these scenes prompted Missouri’s governor to call...

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Aug 12, 2014
4 min

[CNN] "Are Police Getting Away with Murder?" Says Iris Baez, mother of Anthony Baez

Although details are still emerging in this most recent tragedy, we know an officer repeatedly shot and killed an unarmed 18-year-old...

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3 days ago
3 min

Testimony – Ellen Trawick at CCRB Meeting 8/10

In response to the CCRB delays in scheduling a disciplinary trial against NYPD Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis, Ellen Trawick...

Jul 13
1 min

[NY Focus] Eric Adams Wants to ‘Drill Into’ Complaints Against NYPD Gun Unit Trainees. So We Did.

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the formation of a new band of gun crackdown police units, known as Neighborhood Safety...

Jun 14
2 min

We Need a Transformative Approach to Public Safety –– NYC’s FY23 Budget Is Not It

In response to New York City Council passing FY23 Budget, Justice Committee released the following statement: "Last night, the New York...

Jun 14
5 min

CCRB Substantiates Police Abuse of Harlem Youth, Bystander and Copwatcher Mercedes Pope

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 13, 2022––Today, the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) concluded their investigation into...

Jun 13
1 min

[Gothamist] Police should be disciplined for harassing woman who tried to videotape them

The civilian-run board that investigates complaints of police misconduct recommended discipline for two New York Police Department...

May 23
1 min

[NY Focus] Here Are the New NYPD Gun Units’ Trainees. Many Have Histories of Excessive Force

In March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams fulfilled his promise to revive recently disbanded plainclothes police teams and deploy them to...

May 19
1 min

[City & State NY] Another day of contradictory remarks from Eric Adams - this time on crime

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was apparently hit with a double case of amnesia on Thursday. That, or he tried to pull a fast one on the...

May 12
4 min

At Close of CCRB Investigation, Mom of Mohamed Bah Blasts NYPD and Mayor for Shielding Officers

MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At Close of CCRB Investigation, Mom of Mohamed Bah Blasts NYPD...