NYPD Corrupt Commissioner Caban forced to resign. Mayor Adams and Other Top Cops Should Follow.
“We welcome the forced resignation of corrupt NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. Mayor Eric Adams and other top NYPD officials should follow."
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Press Releases & Statements
- Sep 4
- 1 min
Family of Andre Mayfield Reacts to Viewing Footage of His Killing by NYPD
Media Contact Yul-san Liem press@justicecommittee.org September 4, 2024 – After meeting with the Attorney General’s Office and viewing...
- Sep 4
- 5 min
NYPD Disciplinary Trial Finally Scheduled for Cop Who Killing Allan Feliz after Four and a Half Years of Delays
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NYPD Disciplinary Trial Finally Scheduled for Cop Who...
- Aug 27
- 3 min
Justice Committee Testimony Urging City Council To Vote No on Randy Mastro Appointment
My name is Donavon Taveras. I was born and raised in Bushwick and am the Community Safety Coordinator for the Justice Committee, a...
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Iris Baez Testimony Against Randy Mastro Appointment
My name is Iris Baez, I am the mother of Anthony Baez, who was murdered by NYPD Officer Francis Livoti in 1994 with a chokehold that was...
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Under Mayor Adams, CCRB Report Shows NYPD Refusal To Discipline Abusive Cops
Media Contact Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org Under Mayor Adams, CCRB Report Shows NYPD Refusal To Discipline Abusive Cops In...
- Jul 2
- 2 min
After Dragging Its Feet for Over A Year, NYPD Finally Serves Charges to Lt. Jonathan Rivera for Killing Allan Feliz
Media Contact Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2024 “It’s been almost five years since my brother...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Families of Win Rozario, Allan Feliz, Antonio Williams, and Delrawn Small Respond to NYC FY25 Budget
The NYPD routinely obstructs discipline of police when our loved ones are killed.
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Systemic Refusal to Discipline Abusive NYPD Cops Hits Crisis Level Under Mayor Adams and Commissioner Caban
Media Contact Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org In response to today’s expose of systemic police impunity under Mayor Eric Adams and...
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Samy Feliz - CRC Public Safety Hearing Testimony
My name is Samy Feliz. I was born, raised and live in Washington Heights. My mother and sister are both part of the Washington Heights...
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Natasha Duncan - CRC Public Safety Hearing Testimony
Good evening. My name is Natasha Duncan. I come from East Flatbush and am a public school teacher. I’m testifying today because as...
- May 3
- 4 min
Family of Win Rozario Reacts To Release of Police Body Worn Camera Footage of His Killing
MEDIA CONTACTS: Yul-san Liem, yul-san@justicecommittee.org Akash Singh, akash@drumnyc.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024 New York,...
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Mayor’s Removal of CCRB Board Chair is Another Dangerous Move to Shield the NYPD from Accountability
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2024 In response to the news that Mayor Eric Adams...
- Apr 12
- 4 min
Family of Kawaski Trawick Outraged by Decision Not to Fire Officers Who Killed Him
MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristine Mikkelsen, kmikkelsen@spitfirestrategies.com Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April...
- Feb 28
- 3 min
After Four-Year Process, NYPD Commissioner Lets Officer Who Assaulted Harlem Youth & Peppered Sprayed CopWatcher Off with a Slap on the Wrist
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org After Four-Year Process, NYPD Commissioner Lets Officer Who Assaulted Harlem Youth &...
- Jan 30
- 2 min
The How Many Stops Act Veto Override is a Victory for the Movement and New Yorkers
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittte.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY––January 30, 2024––In response to the City...
- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Mayor’s How Many Stops Act Veto is a Betrayal of Families who’ve lost loved ones to the NYPD and NYC Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 01/19/24 Media Contact: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org New York, NY––January 19, 2024––In response to...
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Increase in NYPD Misconduct Complaints is a Blaring Alarm: NYC Needs a New Approach to Public Safety
This alarming spike in NYPD misconduct complaints under Eric Adams is not simply a statistic – it's a blaring alarm:
- Dec 22, 2023
- 3 min
Letter from Families Who've Lost Loved Ones to the NYPD in Support of How Many Stops Act
December 19, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams Members of the New York City Council City Hall New York, NY 10007 Dear City Council Members and Mayor...
- Dec 21, 2023
- 4 min
Letter to Mayor & NYPD Commissioner CCRB Prosecution of Lt. Jonathan Rivera for Killing Allan Feliz
December 21, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams City Hall New York, NY 10007 Police Commissioner Edward Caban New York Police Department 1 Police...
- Nov 22, 2023
- 3 min
Gov. Hochul & Mayor Adams' Misguided Budget Priorities Undermine Public Safety and Well-being
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images and Scott Heins/Getty Images. FOR IMMEDIATE...
- Oct 17, 2023
- 4 min
On 4th Anniversary of Allan Feliz’s Death, Family & Supporters Call For Firing Of Cop Who Killed Him
Media Contact Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On 4th Anniversary of Allan Feliz’s Death, Family and...
- Sep 28, 2023
- 7 min
Advocates and Electeds rally for officers who killed Black gay man, Kawaski Trawick, to be fired
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE for September 28, 2023 Advocates and elected officials rally for officers who killed Black gay man, Kawaski...
- Sep 25, 2023
- 4 min
Draft NYPD Report Recommends Charges Dropped Against Cops Who Killed Kawaski Trawick
MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine Mikkelsen, kmikkelsen@spitfirestrategies.com, Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE for...
- Sep 25, 2023
- 5 min
39 Electeds Urge Mayor & NYPD Commissoner to Allow CCRB Prosecution of Cop Who Killed Allan Feliz
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org New York, NY: Nearly 40 New York City and State elected officials have come...
- Sep 25, 2023
- 4 min
Electeds to Mayor & NYPD Commissioner Re Discipline Process for Officer Who Killed Allan Feliz
September 25, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams City Hall New York, NY 10007 NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban 1 Police Plaza New York, NY 10038 RE:...
- Aug 17, 2023
- 5 min
26 Families Who've Lost Loved Ones To NYPD Urge Speaker, Council & Mayor to Pass How Many Stops Act
August 17, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams Speaker Adrienne Adams & Members of the New York City Council City Hall New York, NY 10007 CC: Public...
- Jul 17, 2023
- 1 min
New NYPD Commissioner Must Fire Officers Who Kill & Abuse New Yorkers
For Immediate Release - July 17, 2023 Media Contact: Eliel Cruz. press@justicecommittee.org If Mayor & New NYPD Commissioner Want to Do...
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
Family of Kawaski Trawick Speaks Out on Sewell Resignation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS Kristine Mikkelsen, kmikkelsen@spitfirestrategies.com Eliel Cruz,...
- May 23, 2023
- 3 min
Family of Ronald Anthony Smith Outraged that NYS AG Declines to Prosecute Officers Who Killed Him
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 22, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org New York – Today, in a meeting with the...
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