New York Police Fire Officer 5 Years After Garner’s Chokehold Death
Aug 19, 2019 The case of a dying man's cries of "I can't breathe" helped fuel protests and debate over police use of force against unarmed black men.
No Justice for Eric Garner
Jul 18, 2019 The federal government has dropped its charges against officer Daniel Pantaleo. We shouldn't be surprised, says activist Kamau Franklin.Policeman in ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Death Won’t Be Charged
Jul 16, 2019 The decision, made by Attorney General William Barr, is announced one day before the anniversary of the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Eight Dead in New York City Truck Attack
Oct 31, 2017 The driver, a native of Uzbekistan, was shot by a police officer and arrested in what authorities are calling "an act of terror." Five Argentines are among those killed on a bike path.New York Cops Allege ‘There Are Quotas in the NYPD’ (Video)
Jul 9, 2016 The "NYPD 12" contend that arrest quotas—which are illegal—force them to target minority communities.
New NYPD Domestic Violence Policy May Deter Reports From Victims
Mar 18, 2013 An anonymous police source tells the New York Post that the new directive could lead to the arrest of victims reporting domestic violence who have warrants on their record, even if they're only for minor offenses such as unpaid parking tickets.
NYPD Officer Arrested, Charged in Alleged Cannibal Plot
Oct 27, 2012 Authorities have arrested and charged a 28-year-old New York Police Department officer from Queens who is accused of planning to kidnap, cook and eat up to 100 women, including his girlfriend.
A Damning Look Inside NYPD’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Policy (Audio)
Oct 10, 2012 Stop-and-frisk is already considered a controversial tactic employed by the New York Police Department, but a recently released recording sheds light on just how discriminatory the practice can actually be. In the secretly taped audio, a 17-year-old named Alvin is heard being roughed up, threatened and demeaned by three officers as they stop and frisk him, all "for being a fucking mutt."
