Police gun down 17 year old unarmed black teen. (Update) Darren Wilson Not Indicted
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newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/19/staten-island-da-grand-jury-to-review-eric-garners-death/
Staten Island DA: Grand Jury To Review Eric Garner’s Death
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A grand jury will look into the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died while in police custody last month, the borough District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday.
As CBS 2 Political Reporter Marcia Kramer reported, a month past Garner’s death after he was put in a chokehold while being arrested in Tompkinsville, the Staten Island District Attorney said the march is on to determine whether criminal charges should be brought in the case.
“Based upon the investigation that my office has conducted to date regarding the July 17, 2014, death of Eric Garner, and after a careful review of the recent findings of the Medical Examiner regarding the cause and manner of Mr. Garner’s death, I have determined that it is appropriate to present evidence regarding the circumstances of his death to a Richmond County Grand Jury,” said District Attorney Daniel Donovan Jr. “I assure the public that I am committed to conducting a fair, thorough, and responsible investigation into Mr. Garner’s death, and that I will go wherever the evidence takes me, without fear or favor.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was pleased with the decision.
“New York City deserves an investigation into the Garner case that is fair and complete. We are pleased that with today’s announcement, the legal process is now underway,” Mayor de Blasio said in a statement.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito also lauded the decision.
“I commend the decision by Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan to convene a Grand Jury and applaud his actions,” Mark-Viverito said in a statement.
“In this highly emotional case, the District Attorney has shown how seriously he is taking the matter and the next step will be the presentation of the case. We must also not forget that the New York City Police Department protects New Yorkers every day and the vast majority do so honorably and with great professionalism. As a City we must always strive for fairness and justice and it is my hope that the legal process plays out New Yorkers will continue to come together rather than allow our city to be divided,” Mark-Viverito continued.
A spokesman for NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said the District Attorney will get the full cooperation of the Police Department.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s office previously ruled Garner’s death a homicide caused by “compression of his neck (chokehold), compression of his chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police.”
Chokeholds are banned by the NYPD.
The grand jury will reportedly look at the actions of all police involved, as well as the Emergency Medical Services workers who responded.
Garner’s family was not excited about the development.
“The fact that the state grand jury has been convened does not change anything. The family wants the federal government to come in and prosecute this case,” said Garner family attorney Sanford Rubenstein.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and members of the Garner family have argued that they do not think they can get a fair hearing in state court.
“The family believes if the federal government comes in, they will get justice,” Rubenstein said.
In a statement, Sharpton himself belittled Donovan’s announcement about the grand jury.
“This announcement does not impact our move for federal takeover of this case at all,” he said.
Neither the NYPD nor the Mayor’s office called for federal intervention, and Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch said a federal intervention is not necessary.
“How can you say you want a fair investigation, or the investigation that’s going on is not fair, before it’s completed? How can you say we need to take this out of one District Attorney’s hands when the autopsy report has not been released?” Lynch said. “Al Sharpton just wants to walk through the streets and blame the police for everything that goes on in the world. That’s not the case.”
Garner’s death touched off protests and a debate about the Police Department’s “broken windows” strategy, targeting low-level street crime.
The 43-year-old father of six died July 17 on Staten Island after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes on Staten Island.
In cellphone video of the incident, an officer is seen placing his arm around Garner’s neck in a chokehold and then taking him to the ground after Garner refuses to be handcuffed.
Garner is heard saying repeatedly, “I can’t breathe!”
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, the cop who was seen on video placing Garner in an apparent chokehold, and another unidentified officer were placed on modified reassignment pending the outcome of the case.
Four emergency workers were suspended without pay pending an investigation.
Garner’s videotaped confrontation with police has caused widespread outcry and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has said the Justice Department is “closely monitoring” the investigation into Garner’s death.
Accompanied by Sharpton, the Garner family plans to meet with the U.S. Attorney on Thursday to see if the case can be superseded. One of the reasons they want it in federal court is that there would be a guarantee of a jury trial, while in state court, defendants can seek a bench trial where only a judge hears the case.
Sharpton is also planning a rally on Staten Island this Saturday to protest Garner’s death.
Staten Island DA: Grand Jury To Review Eric Garner’s Death
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A grand jury will look into the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died while in police custody last month, the borough District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday.
As CBS 2 Political Reporter Marcia Kramer reported, a month past Garner’s death after he was put in a chokehold while being arrested in Tompkinsville, the Staten Island District Attorney said the march is on to determine whether criminal charges should be brought in the case.
“Based upon the investigation that my office has conducted to date regarding the July 17, 2014, death of Eric Garner, and after a careful review of the recent findings of the Medical Examiner regarding the cause and manner of Mr. Garner’s death, I have determined that it is appropriate to present evidence regarding the circumstances of his death to a Richmond County Grand Jury,” said District Attorney Daniel Donovan Jr. “I assure the public that I am committed to conducting a fair, thorough, and responsible investigation into Mr. Garner’s death, and that I will go wherever the evidence takes me, without fear or favor.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was pleased with the decision.
“New York City deserves an investigation into the Garner case that is fair and complete. We are pleased that with today’s announcement, the legal process is now underway,” Mayor de Blasio said in a statement.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito also lauded the decision.
“I commend the decision by Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan to convene a Grand Jury and applaud his actions,” Mark-Viverito said in a statement.
“In this highly emotional case, the District Attorney has shown how seriously he is taking the matter and the next step will be the presentation of the case. We must also not forget that the New York City Police Department protects New Yorkers every day and the vast majority do so honorably and with great professionalism. As a City we must always strive for fairness and justice and it is my hope that the legal process plays out New Yorkers will continue to come together rather than allow our city to be divided,” Mark-Viverito continued.
A spokesman for NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said the District Attorney will get the full cooperation of the Police Department.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s office previously ruled Garner’s death a homicide caused by “compression of his neck (chokehold), compression of his chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police.”
Chokeholds are banned by the NYPD.
The grand jury will reportedly look at the actions of all police involved, as well as the Emergency Medical Services workers who responded.
Garner’s family was not excited about the development.
“The fact that the state grand jury has been convened does not change anything. The family wants the federal government to come in and prosecute this case,” said Garner family attorney Sanford Rubenstein.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and members of the Garner family have argued that they do not think they can get a fair hearing in state court.
“The family believes if the federal government comes in, they will get justice,” Rubenstein said.
In a statement, Sharpton himself belittled Donovan’s announcement about the grand jury.
“This announcement does not impact our move for federal takeover of this case at all,” he said.
Neither the NYPD nor the Mayor’s office called for federal intervention, and Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch said a federal intervention is not necessary.
“How can you say you want a fair investigation, or the investigation that’s going on is not fair, before it’s completed? How can you say we need to take this out of one District Attorney’s hands when the autopsy report has not been released?” Lynch said. “Al Sharpton just wants to walk through the streets and blame the police for everything that goes on in the world. That’s not the case.”
Garner’s death touched off protests and a debate about the Police Department’s “broken windows” strategy, targeting low-level street crime.
The 43-year-old father of six died July 17 on Staten Island after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes on Staten Island.
In cellphone video of the incident, an officer is seen placing his arm around Garner’s neck in a chokehold and then taking him to the ground after Garner refuses to be handcuffed.
Garner is heard saying repeatedly, “I can’t breathe!”
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, the cop who was seen on video placing Garner in an apparent chokehold, and another unidentified officer were placed on modified reassignment pending the outcome of the case.
Four emergency workers were suspended without pay pending an investigation.
Garner’s videotaped confrontation with police has caused widespread outcry and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has said the Justice Department is “closely monitoring” the investigation into Garner’s death.
Accompanied by Sharpton, the Garner family plans to meet with the U.S. Attorney on Thursday to see if the case can be superseded. One of the reasons they want it in federal court is that there would be a guarantee of a jury trial, while in state court, defendants can seek a bench trial where only a judge hears the case.
Sharpton is also planning a rally on Staten Island this Saturday to protest Garner’s death.
BlaqueHoney01
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playmaker88;7299468 said:
...after hearing the witness accounts and the autopsy report.
As for the man who was shot, they said on MSNBC he was mentally ill.
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playmaker88
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Had a great all encompassing convo with a dude i use to ball with, at the park.
Nothing to different than what ive said here in addition to US as a whole
and the fact that niggas wanna be all on that we kings and queens and all that other jive shit.. for the moment..its trendy its hot.. its current.. but they dont live that.. its just trendy to some cats. Your actions,your conduct speak louder than your (Likeable) "FACEBOOK" quotes that alot of cats dont even live by
How about be about THAT life
Nothing to different than what ive said here in addition to US as a whole
and the fact that niggas wanna be all on that we kings and queens and all that other jive shit.. for the moment..its trendy its hot.. its current.. but they dont live that.. its just trendy to some cats. Your actions,your conduct speak louder than your (Likeable) "FACEBOOK" quotes that alot of cats dont even live by
How about be about THAT life
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BlaqueHoney01;7300782 said:
What if both of these pigs actually get charged and the trials happen at the same time and they both get found not guilty? All hell would break loose
The Iconoclast
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Instead of doing the popular ice bucket challenge to promotes awareness about ALS like all the other celebs are currently doing, Orlando Jones did it yesterday with a bucket full of bullets to promote awareness about a different cause...police brutality against our people.
THIRDSUPREME
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The_Jackal;7299785 said:GettinLo;7299751 said:
Tired of people posting shit like this. Majority of black or law abiding citizens. By posting dumb shit like this it justifies white into thinking we as a whole are barbaric savages. If you personal believe this shit then kill yourself. Because white on white crime same as hispanic on hispanic crime is damn near the same. Point being your most likely to be killed by someone you know
Where are the online funds set up to post bail for those arrested in the riots? Legal fees? Crackers be right on it for Zimmerman and whoever else while we stay LACKIN.
atribecalledgabi
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for those out of the area & not close to anywhere that's protesting...if you wana help out you can donate to the stl food bank. because of the protests & schools getting shut down, for some of the kids out there in ferguson no school=no lunch. you can make it out to the memory of mike brown.
http://canibeyrdeadbeatgirlfriend.t.../cyprith-wintergrey-reminder-that-ferguson-is
http://canibeyrdeadbeatgirlfriend.t.../cyprith-wintergrey-reminder-that-ferguson-is
Just found the Memorial Fund for the family as well.
http://www.gofundme.com/justiceformikebrown
http://www.gofundme.com/justiceformikebrown
The Iconoclast
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Months, years, decades from now when the media attempts to white wash the narrative (to make it just a small obscure, footnote in American history)...those that were in the streets of Ferguson and those of us that were smart enough to read between the lines will know what this was truly about, how it really went down and how this was symptomatic of living in a society designed by whites to dehumanize people of color physically, mentally and socioeconomically.
leftcoastkev
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^^^ That's why it's called media programming.
It's easier to fool a man to convince him he's been fooled.
It's easier to fool a man to convince him he's been fooled.
Fox news here in Houston has stopped reporting on the events on ferguson but when the missing plane stuff and immigration protest were going on they had ongoing reports throughout the day. Its evident these conservatives in the south will report on us if we are committing crimes but when it's protest for wrongdoings in our community they say "hey get over it"
MeTaL;7300313 said:obnoxiouslyfresh;7300260 said:
Jesse is Jesse.
I've had words about that brother in the past myself,when warranted.
But I have to admit I'm finding it very interesting and telling who constantly condemning, ridiculing,criticizing and whining about Al Sharpton and his organization.
Because when you think about it.........
It's NEVER the family that ASK him to come to their town or city.
NEVER the family that ASK him to get involved in their situation.
In the last 3 years alone I've yet to see or hear any one of the very high profile people that turn to himsay a single word of complaint,criticism or condemnation.
Not Trayvon's family,Not Eric Family,nor Michael's family. And undoubtedly many more low profile cases the general public isn't even aware of.
They haven't come out and said Sharpton did them wrong and was only there for money and publicity
But yet look who is saying these things.....Why???
The people obviously have no problem with the brother.
Like I said, very interesting.
Tired of cats who are still on that mainstream media shit when SOCIAL MEDIA IS JUST AS RECKLESS IF NOT MORE! Yes, people have done a great job of showing the great things that's in Ferguson via social media, but people have also used social media to spread a picture of a dude who is NOT Michael Brown and somehow convince people that it is him.. Social media also helped spread a picture of a black man who just happened to be named Darren Wilson who is a policeman in Missouri. That media programming bullshit ain't gonna fly with me now when we got people who can twist a story with a picture from their living room and shit. It's also funny how when some school shooting or something happens involving white folks, worldstarhiphop and all these people love to post these conspiracy videos and shit.. I haven't seen any for Ferguson. I guess because everybody is dropping the ball trying to get this story out there. Everybody now is at the point where they can frame each other.
playmaker88
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Preach.
The Iconoclast;7300847" said:Instead of doing the popular ice bucket challenge to promotes awareness about ALS like all the other celebs are currently doing, Orlando Jones did it yesterday with a bucket full of bullets to promote awareness about a different cause...police brutality against our people.
GOAT, I feel like these celebs doing that ice bucket bullshit instead of addressing these pigs abuse of power are full of shit.
Shoutout to Solange for knowing what's important.
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