Citing police misconduct at protests, the attorney general said an independent panel should oversee the city police and hire the commissioner. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “George Floyd Protests (2020)”
Black Lives Matter Bike Protests Draw Thousands to New York Streets
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter bicycle rides have grown in size and popularity and have evolved into distinctive displays. Source: New York Times
‘There’s Going to Be More Demands’: What’s Next for N.Y. Protests
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2020
Marches, vigils and rallies have settled in as a part of the city’s daily life, one already disrupted by the pandemic. Source: New York Times
MTV to Hold V.M.A.s in Brooklyn With Limits on Audience
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Monday that the MTV Video Music Awards would be held at the Barclays Center on Aug. 30. The network said social distancing precautions would be followed. Source: New York Times
Broadway Will Remain Closed Through the Rest of the Year
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
The industry has not yet set a reopening date, but said it would now refund tickets through Jan. 3. Source: New York Times
How the Virus and Protests Changed a 50-Year Celebration of Pride
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2020
Because of the pandemic, a quiet event marked the 50th anniversary of the first Pride parade, but a counter parade drew a vocal group. Source: New York Times
How the Floyd Protests Turned Into a 24-Hour ‘Occupy City Hall’ in N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2020
Rain or shine, hundreds of protesters have camped outside City Hall around the clock, refusing to leave until the police budget is cut. Source: New York Times
Black Activists Wonder: Is Protesting Just Trendy for White People?
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Though black protesters have been heartened by the many white people joining them in the streets, some wonder if this newfound commitment will last. Source: New York Times
NASCAR Releases Image of Noose Found in Bubba Wallace’s Garage
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
“As you can see from the photo, the noose was real, as was our concern for Bubba,” said Steve Phelps, the president of NASCAR. Source: New York Times
‘Black Lives Matter’ Will Be Painted on Street Outside Trump Tower
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2020
Mayor de Blasio’s plan drew an inflammatory response from the president, who used it to try to stoke tensions between protesters and the police. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Officer Filmed Using Illegal Chokehold Is Arrested and Charged
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2020
The officer is the second in the city to face criminal charges for using excessive force this month, after mass protests across the country. Source: New York Times
9 Police Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Cop
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
With no licenses that can be revoked and no database tracking their misconduct, officers in New Jersey are able to jump from agency to agency, even after they are fired. Source: New York Times
Muslim Woman Was Forced to Remove Hijab for Booking Photo After Arrest, Advocacy Group Says
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2020
More than 100,000 people have signed a petition criticizing the treatment of Alaa Massri, 18, at a correctional center in Miami. Source: New York Times
N.Y.’s Legal Limbo: Pandemic Creates Backlog of 39,200 Criminal Cases
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2020
A justice system based on face-to-face meetings has been limping along with virtual hearings, but officials are struggling with how to restart trials and grand jury proceedings. Source: New York Times
After Video Shows Apparent Chokehold, N.Y.P.D. Suspends Officer
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2020
The encounter between a black man and police on the Rockaway boardwalk came days after lawmakers made use of chokeholds a criminal offense. Source: New York Times