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NYPD Officer Who Shouted "Lick My Balls" at New Yorker Must Be Fired

In response to the video footage of an NYPD officer using a vehicle megaphone to shout obscenities at a New Yorker, the Justice Committee...

JC Team

Apr 16, 20201 min read

Cuomo is Sicing NYPD on New Yorkers to Cover His Failures

We are outraged that Governor Cuomo has called for the NYPD to be “more aggressive” in its enforcement of social distancing rules.

JC Team

Mar 31, 20202 min read

[AM-NY] ‘Anyone can cop watch’: Grassroots group uses knowledge as power against police violence

As New Yorkers prepare for an influx of 500 MTA officers in the subways, a band of activists are protesting the increased police presence...

JC Team

Feb 4, 20201 min read

[Univision] Entrenan a neoyorquinos sobre cómo protegerse de casos de abuso policial

Organizaciones que defienden los derechos civiles lanzaron una campaña llamada 'CopWatch'...

JC Team

Feb 3, 20201 min read

Grassroots Groups Train NYers to Protect Each Other from Police Violence Thru “CopWatch” in Subway

It’s more important than ever that we activate New Yorkers to protect one another.

JC Team

Feb 2, 20204 min read

Bronx Driver Killed and Dehumanized by NYPD Should Be Alive

This was a mere traffic stop because officers witnessed a driver who was not wearing a seat belt.

JC Team

Oct 18, 20191 min read

[CBS] NYPD Supervisor Of Pantaleo Won’t Stand Trial, Loses 20 Vacation Days As Punishment

Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, called for further justice for her son following the firing of Pantaleo on Monday.

JC Team

Aug 21, 20191 min read

Pantaleo’s Termination is a Movement Victory, but the Fight is Not Over. All Officers Must Be Fired!

Pantaleo’s termination is movement victory, but this struggle is far from over. Mayor de Blasio must ensure ALL officers involved are fired.

JC Team

Aug 19, 20192 min read

Recommendation to Fire Pantaleo is Right, But Not Enough; De Blasio Must Fire ALL Officers

We demand Mayor de Blasio take action to ensure all officers who participated in Garner’s murder and the subsequent cover-up be fired.

JC Team

Aug 2, 20192 min read

[NewsOne] Eric Garner’s Family Reacts To Recommendation To Fire Daniel Pantaleo For Chokehold Death

Justice Committee Co-Director Loyda Colon said in a brief statement. “The evidence has been clear to the whole world since day one..."

JC Team

Aug 2, 20191 min read

[Amsterdam News] Some Black lives mean more than others to Mayor de Blasio

Mayor de Blasio met with the Garner family for his own political gain, not because he believes Black lives matter.

JC Team

Jul 25, 20191 min read

Hypocrite de Blasio Only Meets with Families of Police Killing Victims When it Benefits Him

..de Blasio met with Garner's mother yesterday because he wants political gain, not because he's committed to holding Pantaleo accountable..

JC Team

Jul 19, 20192 min read

[SiLive] Mayor declines to say whether he thinks Daniel Pantaleo should be fired

“Mayor de Blasio once again making excuses instead of taking the action that needs to be taken,” Loyda Colon, Justice Committee Co-Director

JC Team

Jul 17, 20191 min read

Families Call on Cuomo and Albany Leaders to Pass Special Prosecutor Legislation and Repeal 50-a

In the strongest possible terms, we urge Governor Cuomo to.pass the special prosecutor legislation sponsored by AM Perry and Sen. Bailey....

JC Team

Jun 6, 20193 min read

[Gothamist] NYPD Lieutenant Texted 'Not A Big Deal' On The Day Eric Garner Died

Loyda Colon, Co-Director of the Justice Committee, reflected the emotion inside the trial room. “It's a big deal to his family..."

JC Team

May 17, 20191 min read

[Amsterdam News] Pantaleo Has To Go: Officer stands trial for death of Eric Garner

Ms. Carr is being forced to sit through this trial to watch the video of Eric being choked to death by Pantaleo, repeated over and over,”

JC Team

May 16, 20191 min read

[Gothamist] Admin Trial Begins For NYPD Officer Accused Of Using Illegal Chokehold To Kill Garner

Pantaleo and other officers who engaged in misconduct related to Eric Garner should have been fired years ago,” said Loyda Colon

JC Team

May 13, 20191 min read

Advocates Slam PBA for Misleading Interpretation of Legal Ruling Allowing Pantaleo Trial to Proceed

New York – Today, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) slammed the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) for their misleading...

JC Team

May 10, 20191 min read

[SiLive] Judge says Daniel Pantaleo’s trial can move forward, but May 13 start date remains in doubt

...they’re still waiting, they still have no idea if it’s going to start," said Loyda Colon, the co-director of the Justice Committee.

JC Team

May 9, 20191 min read

Families of Those Killed by Police Outraged by Albany "Blue Lives Matter" Bill

We are outraged and extremely disappointed in all of the senators who voted to move the dangerous S335 out of the Codes Committee today.

JC Team

May 6, 20192 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

Nov 193 min read

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

[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