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May 15, 2020
1 min

[NPR] Police Back Off From Social Distancing Enforcement

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced police will no longer require people to wear masks in public, unless the absence of a...

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[truthout] Pandemic Policing Is Expanding the Use of Surveillance Technology

JC Team

May 14, 2020
2 min

[truthout] Pandemic Policing Is Expanding the Use of Surveillance Technology

Last week’s viral images of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers handing out masks to crowds of white park-goers while...

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

JC Team

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

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...

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Cuomo is Sicing NYPD on New Yorkers to Cover His Failures

JC Team

Apr 1, 2020
2 min

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.

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JC Team

Feb 4, 2020
1 min

[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...

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JC Team

Feb 3, 2020
1 min

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

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

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

JC Team

Feb 2, 2020
4 min

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.

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Bronx Driver Killed and Dehumanized by NYPD Should Be Alive

JC Team

Oct 18, 2019
1 min

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.

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JC Team

Aug 21, 2019
1 min

[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.

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

JC Team

Aug 19, 2019
2 min

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.

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

JC Team

Aug 2, 2019
2 min

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.

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JC Team

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

[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..."

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JC Team

Jul 25, 2019
1 min

[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.

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

JC Team

Jul 19, 2019
2 min

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..

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JC Team

Jul 17, 2019
1 min

[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

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

JC Team

Jun 6, 2019
3 min

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....

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JC Team

May 17, 2019
1 min

[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..."

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JC Team

May 16, 2019
1 min

[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,”

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JC Team

May 13, 2019
1 min

[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

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

JC Team

May 10, 2019
1 min

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...

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3 days ago
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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...