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Mom of Eric Garner Calls on Mayor Adams to Fire Officers Involved in Her Son's Murder
Mrs. Gwen Carr Says Release of Some Records is a Step in the Right Direction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT:...
JC Team
Dec 20, 20222 min read


Were Officers Watching Soccer When They Struck and Killed Ronald Anthony Smith?
Smith's Sister Responds to Video Release; Calls for Officers to be Prosecuted and Fired FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2022 MEDIA...
JC Team
Dec 16, 20222 min read


NYPD Commissioner's Plan to Reduce Discipline Protects Abusive Officers at the Expense of NYers
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2022 In response to NYPD Commissioner Keechant...
JC Team
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Family of Delrawn Small Demands Judge Danny Chun Release Records & Stop Delaying Discipline Trial
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2022 Family of Delrawn Small Demands Judge...
JC Team
Nov 21, 20225 min read


NYPD Trial Date Set for Cops who killed Black Queer Man In His Home in 2019
Today, the NYPD disciplinary trial of Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis was scheduled.
JC Team
Nov 17, 20226 min read


Family of Kawaski Trawick Slam Police Union Attorneys for Further Delays in Discipline
For Immediate Release Contact: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org Family of Kawaski Trawick and Supporters Slam Police Union...
JC Team
Oct 20, 20224 min read


Investigation Into Murder Of Allan Feliz To Take At Least 6 More Months Due To NYPD Delays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org NEW YORK, New York – On the third anniversary of the death of...
JC Team
Oct 17, 20223 min read


Mom of Eric Garner Calls on Mayor Adams to Fire Officers Involved in Her Son's Murder
Statement from the mother of Eric Garner following oral arguments to demand full transparency and accountability for her son's murder.
JC Team
Sep 7, 20223 min read


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...
JC Team
Aug 10, 20223 min read


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...
JC Team
Jun 14, 20222 min read


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...
JC Team
Jun 14, 20225 min read


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...
JC Team
May 12, 20224 min read


Discipline Prosecution of Officer Wayne Isaacs in Killing Of Delrawn Small Cleared To Move Forward
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCRB CLEARED TO MOVE FORWARD ON DISCIPLINE PROSECUTION OF...
JC Team
May 6, 20223 min read


Families of NYers Killed by NYPD Meet with Mayor, Call for Rollback of Anti-Crime Unit Revamp
Statement from families whose loved ones were killed by the NYPD on their meeting with Mayor Adams about his revamp of the Anti-Crime Unit.
JC Team
Apr 15, 20222 min read


Rebanding the Anti-Crime Unit is Not the Answer Say Families in Letter to Mayor
Letter from families who've lost loved ones to the NYPD to Mayor Adams regarding his revamp of the NYPD Anti-Crime Unit.
JC Team
Apr 14, 20224 min read


Testimony: No Matter the Training, Neighborhood Safety Teams Will Bring Same Police Violence
Testimony of Iris Baez, mother of Anthony Baez, given at the New York City Council Public Safety Committee's hearing on Mayor Adams' Gun...
JC Team
Mar 30, 20222 min read


Testimony: NYPD Anti-Crime Unit Killed My Son. Bringing It Back Will Lead to More Death
Testimony of Shawn Williams, father of Antonio Williams, given at the New York City Council Public Safety Committee's hearing on Mayor...
JC Team
Mar 30, 20224 min read


Testimony: Invest in People, Not Policing and Criminalization
I am here today to call on the City Council on behalf of the Justice Committee to turn away from the failed approach to public safety.
JC Team
Mar 30, 20225 min read


A Love Letter to CopWatchers: You deserve thanks not slander
Dear NYC CopWatchers, Last week, Mayor Adams used one of his press conferences to grossly mischaracterize and criminalize New Yorkers who...
JC Team
Mar 23, 20223 min read


Public Safety Hearing Testimony: We must stop investing in policing and criminalization over people
Justice Committee testimony submitted by JC member Divad Durant for the New York City Council Public Safety Committee's budget hearing.
JC Team
Mar 18, 20225 min read


Mamdani’s Appointment of Jessica Tisch is a Rebuff of His Promises to New Yorkers
Justice Committee responds to Jessica Tisch’s Acceptance of Appointment as Police Commissioner After running a historic, people-powered campaign for a more livable New York City, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointment of Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner is a rebuff of his promises to New Yorkers and a disturbing endorsement of NYPD’s ongoing violence and corruption. Within moments of her acceptance of the position, Tisch has already indicated that she will split from Ma
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Elected Officials Join Delrawn Small’s Family to Demand Commissioner Tisch Ensures Discipline Trial for Officer Wayne Isaacs Proceeds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS: Tess Weiner, tess@justicecommittee.org , 224.213.5495 Grace Goodwin, grace@spitfirestrategies.com , 207-248-1009 Elected Officials Join Delrawn Small’s Family to Demand Commissioner Tisch Ensures Discipline Trial for Officer Wayne Isaacs Proceeds 33 elected officials send a letter to Tisch, urging her to reject outrageous recommendation to dismiss charges New York, NY — Today, the family of Delrawn Small was
Nov 135 min read


33 Elected Officials to Commissioner Tisch: Uphold the Charges Against Wayne Isaacs
November 13, 2025 NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch 1 Police Plaza New York, NY 10038 RE: DCT’s erroneous recommendation to dismiss charges against NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs Dear Commissioner Tisch, We, thirty three city and state elected officials, write with the utmost urgency to implore you to reject NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs’ motion and NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado’s recommendation to dismiss all charges against him for killing Delrawn Small and
Nov 124 min read


Family Outraged by NYPD’s Move To Dismiss Charges Against Cop That Killed Delrawn Small; Demands Commissioner Tisch Uphold Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2025 Press Contacts: Tess Weiner, tess@justicecommittee.org , 224-213-5495 Grace Goodwin, grace@spitfirestrategies.com , 207-248-1009 Family Outraged by NYPD’s Move To Dismiss Charges Against Cop That Killed Delrawn Small; Demands Commissioner Tisch Uphold Charges Nearly a decade after Mr. Small was murdered, his family demands Officer Wayne Isaacs’ long-awaited disciplinary trial moves forward as planned New York, New York- In response
Nov 105 min read


A Transformative Approach to Public Safety Must Be Part of the Vision our New Mayor Delivers
Justice Committee responds to the election of Zohran Mamdani We congratulate Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and the hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of New Yorkers who powered his historic campaign to victory and elected the first South Asian and first Muslim mayor of our city. This win demonstrates what New Yorkers can achieve when we organize together, and the overwhelming desire and need for a city in which we can all thrive. Our approach to public safety must b
Nov 62 min read
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[Hellgate] Family of Allan Feliz Sues NYPD Commissioner Tisch for Refusing to Fire the Cop Who Killed Him
Tisch unlawfully swept aside damning evidence when making her decision to not fire Lieutenant Jonathan Rivera, the lawsuit claims. by Nick Pinto The family and supporters of Allan Feliz have filed a lawsuit against NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Wednesday night over her decision this summer not to discipline Lieutenant Jonathan Rivera, who shot Feliz to death in his car in the Bronx in 2019. Tisch's decision to let Rivera—who is still on active duty and has since been promot
Oct 204 min read


Family of Allan Feliz Sues NYPD Commissioner for Unjustifiable Refusal to Fire Killer Cop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 16, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS: Tess Weiner, tess@justicecommittee.org , 224.213.5495 Jen Nessel, press@ccrjustice.org media@latinojustice.org Family of Allan Feliz Sues NYPD Commissioner for Unjustifiable Refusal to Fire Killer Cop Ahead of the 6th Anniversary of Allan’s murder, the Feliz family and electeds rally to demand Lt. Rivera is fired New York, NY – Today, the family of Allan Feliz announced a landmark lawsuit against NYPD Com
Oct 167 min read


Cop & Police Union Make Desperate Attempt to Block Upcoming Discipline Trial for Officer who Killed Delrawn Small
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Media Contact: Tess Weiner, tess@justicecommittee.org , 224-213-5495 Cop & Police...
Sep 244 min read
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