“No sum of money can make this family whole, but hopefully the Garner family can find some peace and finality from today’s settlement,” Mayor de Blasio said yesterday. “By reaching a resolution, family and other loved ones can move forward even though we know they will never forget this tragic incident.” Eric Garner’s death was… Continue reading Eric Garner’s Family Settles With City for $5.9 Million
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NY Judge Rules – Eric Garner’s Grand Jury Documents Will Remain Secret
The ruling came Thursday from the New York Supreme Court after formal requests were made by civil rights groups, including the New York Civil Liberties Union, the Legal Aid Society the city’s public advocate, and the NAACP. “The failure to indict the officer responsible for the death of Eric Garner has left many wondering if… Continue reading NY Judge Rules – Eric Garner’s Grand Jury Documents Will Remain Secret
Republican DA in Eric Garner’s Case will Run for Michael Grimm’s House Seat
And of course, the Republican delegation in New York supports his candidacy. The district attorney who oversaw the investigation into the police-involved death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y., announced Friday that he would run for the congressional seat vacated by Michael G. Grimm, who pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion. Richmond County District… Continue reading Republican DA in Eric Garner’s Case will Run for Michael Grimm’s House Seat
Awaiting Another Grand Jury Decision on Police Shooting of Unarmed Black Man
Another case, this time in Houston. The grand jury is out and a decision is expected anytime now. Jordan Baker, who was 26 years old, was shot and killed by HPD officer Juventino Castro on Jan. 16. He was shot in a northwest Houston strip center where a string of robberies had been reported. HPD… Continue reading Awaiting Another Grand Jury Decision on Police Shooting of Unarmed Black Man
Death Threats to Al Sharpton – “Hey n—-r, stop killing innocent people, I’m going to get you!”
Of course this is the natural progression to how a civilized people solve their differences – call each other names and of course, threaten to kill each other. In the wake of the shooting of two police officers on Saturday by a man who previously shot his girlfriend, Rev. Al Sharpton somehow became responsible, along… Continue reading Death Threats to Al Sharpton – “Hey n—-r, stop killing innocent people, I’m going to get you!”
Eric Garner’s Daughter offers Support to Families of Slain Police Officers
Earlier this year, her father was killed when a police officer applied an illegal chokehold, causing the suffocating man to say, “I can’t breathe” eleven times before he died. A grand jury later ruled that the officer did nothing wrong, sparking outrage and protests nationwide. But today, Emerald Garner came and spoke out in support… Continue reading Eric Garner’s Daughter offers Support to Families of Slain Police Officers
Eric Garner’s Mother and Wife Denounced The Murder of NY Police Officers
Ignorant Rudy Giuliani and the New York police union were quick to cast blame for the murder of two New York police officers on President Obama, Al Sharpton, Mayor Bill DeBladio and even Eric Garner himself. But back in the land of reality, the family of the man police killed earlier this year denounced all… Continue reading Eric Garner’s Mother and Wife Denounced The Murder of NY Police Officers
Ignorant Rudy Giuliani Blames Obama and Sharpton for Cop Shooting in Brooklyn
Ignorance, thy name is Rudy Giuliani. Appearing on Fox News on Sunday, Rudy Giuliani did what he does best, divide people with his dumb, ignorant rhetoric. Giuliani was brought on Fox to talk about the recent unfortunate shooting of two police officers in Brooklyn New York on Saturday, when he chose instead to cast blame… Continue reading Ignorant Rudy Giuliani Blames Obama and Sharpton for Cop Shooting in Brooklyn
More Insanity – Two Police Officers Shot and Killed in Brooklyn New York
Like I couldn’t understand the murders of Mike Brown or Eric Garner or any other person killed by the people who were supposed to protect and serve them, I also cannot understand why anyone would kill a police officer or worse, two police officers who were doing nothing but sitting in their patrol car. My… Continue reading More Insanity – Two Police Officers Shot and Killed in Brooklyn New York
Indiana Cop Selling “Breathe Easy, Don’t Break The Law” T-Shirts
I guess it’s fitting that a police officer would be the one using insensitivity to profit from the unlawful deeds of another police officer. Given all that’s going on with these police officer you would think the goal would be to avoid more negative press. But you would be wrong to think that. NBC News… Continue reading Indiana Cop Selling “Breathe Easy, Don’t Break The Law” T-Shirts
President Obama Praises LeBron James for Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-Shirt
In an interview with People Magazine, the President of the United States said that LeBron did the right thing when he wore the t-shirt before a recent basketball game in Brooklyn. “You know, I think LeBron did the right thing,” the president said. “We forget the role that Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe and Bill Russell… Continue reading President Obama Praises LeBron James for Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-Shirt
Hillary Clinton – “Yes, black lives matter”
I was getting worried there. The silence coming from the Hillary camp in regards to the nationwide protects going on these days, was deafening. But on Tuesday, Speaking to an audience after receiving an award from The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights in New York, Hillary declared, “yes, black lives matter.”… Continue reading Hillary Clinton – “Yes, black lives matter”