City Abruptly Invokes 50A at James Blake Trial, Kicks the public (including CPR members) out of Hearing Room
Although hotel video footage clearly showed Officer James Frascatore using excessive force against retired tennis pro James Blake, the trial today featured a witness attempting to defend Frascatore’s brutal actions. Despite today’s testimony from the defense witness Daniel Modell, whose credibility was vigorously challenged in court, Blake remained steadfast that there is no justification for Frascatore’s actions.
After years of delays and multiple false starts, NYPD Officer James Frascatore, the cop responsible for the unprovoked and brutal attack of retired tennis star James Blake, will finally stand trial for NYPD discipline.
September 14, 2017 – In response to the release of body camera footage documenting the killing of Miguel Richards by NYPD officers, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) issued the following statement attributable to CPR Director Joo-Hyun Kang.
In response to reports that the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board substantiated a complaint against Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who killed Eric Garner, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Carolyn Martinez-Class.
Campaign calls for Governor Cuomo to Authorize Office of NY Attorney General As Special Prosecutor to Investigate 42nd Precinct, NYPD and Bronx DA’s Office
In response to CCRB Chair Maya Wiley stepping down, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Monifa Bandele.
In response to the City Council passing reporting legislation on police abuses of civilians, Int. 119-D, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Mark Winston-Griffith, executive director of the Brooklyn Movement Center.
NYC Council Progressive Caucus files amicus brief urging end to NYPD concealment of information on Graham’s killing
The NYPD continues to conceal records on Graham’s killing more than five years after his death, while still not scheduling trials against officers charged in killing, Morris & McLoughlin
In response to the killing of Dwayne Jeune, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Carolyn Martinez-Class.
