The Civilian Complaint Review Board can now investigate claims of racial profiling and recommend disciplinary measures. It will also begin examining instances when body cameras aren’t turned on. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Racial Profiling”
Miya Ponsetto Pleads Guilty to Tackling Black Teen at SoHo Hotel
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
Miya Ponsetto admitted to committing a hate crime in the 2020 episode. That element of the charge will be dropped if she abides by the law for two years. Source: New York Times
As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to ’90s Era Policing
By Gotham Rex on March 26, 2022
With violent crime surging, Mayor Eric Adams is testing how much policing a changed New York City will tolerate. Source: New York Times
Peter L. Zimroth, Who Oversaw Stop-and-Frisk Reforms, Dies at 78
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
As New York City’s chief legal officer, he drafted a model public campaign financing law and fought bias against women in private clubs. Source: New York Times
Miya Ponsetto Faces Charges for Accusing a Black Teen of Stealing Her Phone at a SoHo Hotel
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
Miya Ponsetto went “off script” during a disastrous interview with Gayle King, her lawyer said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. to Interview Woman in SoHo Arlo Hotel Incident
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2021
Police will go to California to investigate the incident, in which the woman falsely accused the son of a prominent jazz musician of stealing her phone. Source: New York Times
Video Shows Keyon Harrold's Son Falsely Accused of Theft in SoHo Hotel
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2020
A woman falsely accused the teenager of taking her phone in the video, which fueled concerns about racial profiling. It was shared by the teenager’s father, a prominent jazz musician. Source: New York Times
Why Amy Cooper’s Use of ‘African-American’ Stung
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
In a racist confrontation with a black bird-watcher in Central Park, her choice of words was striking. Source: New York Times