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Bratton & De Blasio Are About "Questioned Out" Over This Bishop Nonsense Thank You Very Much
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Christopher Robbins
Published Feb 18, 2014
Modified Feb 19, 2014
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Christopher Robbins
Published Feb 18, 2014
Modified Feb 19, 2014
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The mayor has faced a wave of criticism since he placed a call to the NYPD expressing concern over the late-night arrest of his friend and campaign supporter, Bishop Orlando Findlayter, who was released from custody despite his outstanding warrants. "Not a patrol guide policy," a police expert said. "Inappropriate," a government watchdog added. “End of story,” de Blasio affirmed. Not quite. At a press conference today the mayor's police commissioner Bill Bratton told reporters of the call, "I had no problem with it whatsoever. None, whatsoever. He can all anybody he wants, any time he wants."
"There is nothing about this situation that required my involvement," Bratton added, perhaps remembering a different time when he might have supplied a different answer.
"It's something I am known for. I am known as the great delegator. So if I have a precinct commander who cannot resolve an issue of this type, on his or her own, I would be basically questioning that precinct commander's capabilities. I am very comfortable with the action taken by the precinct commander."
Bratton was less comfortable answering follow-up questions after the press conference, telling reporters that they were free to FOIL the bishop's arrest report, but that it wouldn't be released. “No more questions today, I’m sorry. [I’m] questioned out.”
Findlayter had been arrested for driving with a suspended license. Today's press conference concerned tougher penalties for those who drive with a suspended license.
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Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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