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    [NPR] Police Back Off From Social Distancing Enforcement
    JC Team
    • 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.
    71 views0 comments
    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.
    134 views0 comments
    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..
    148 views0 comments
    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
    4 views0 comments
    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,”
    3 views0 comments
    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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    Testimony – Ellen Trawick at CCRB Meeting 8/10
    • 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...
    [NY Focus] Eric Adams Wants to ‘Drill Into’ Complaints Against NYPD Gun Unit Trainees. So We Did.
    • 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...
    We Need a Transformative Approach to Public Safety –– NYC’s FY23 Budget Is Not It
    • 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...
    CCRB Substantiates Police Abuse of Harlem Youth, Bystander and Copwatcher Mercedes Pope
    • 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...
    [Gothamist] Police should be disciplined for harassing woman who tried to videotape them
    • 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...
    [NY Focus] Here Are the New NYPD Gun Units’ Trainees. Many Have Histories of Excessive Force
    • 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...
    [City & State NY] Another day of contradictory remarks from Eric Adams - this time on crime
    • 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...
    At Close of CCRB Investigation, Mom of Mohamed Bah Blasts NYPD and Mayor for Shielding Officers
    • 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...
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