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Long-anticipated report details NYPD abuse, missteps during 2020 protests
A watchdog agency said NYPD did not properly track officers, request adequate medical support or equip them with riot gear so they could be easily ID’d.
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Samantha Max
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High-ranking NYPD officer could be fired for actions during 2020 protest in Brooklyn
Police watchdogs say he used excessive force; officer’s attorney says it was ‘reasonable.’
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Samantha Max
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NYPD officers accused of driving cruisers into Brooklyn protesters in 2020 face trial today
The administrative trial could result in lost vacation days or termination.
By
Isidoro Rodriguez
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Samantha Max
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Police Watchdog Recommends Discipline for 39 NYPD Officers Over "Substantiated Misconduct" At BLM Protests
According to the Civilian Complaint Review Board's report, violations ranged from excessive force and untruthful statements to offensive language and discourtesy.
By
George Joseph
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Heavily Armored NYPD Officers Arrest 11 While Quashing Small Anti-Trump Protest In Manhattan
An NYPD spokesperson said it was not yet clear what exactly precipitated the arrests.
By
Sydney Pereira
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Gwynne Hogan
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Driver Who Allegedly Plowed Into BLM Protesters Arrested For Assault
The 18-year-old from Queens is due in court December 30th.
By
Sydney Pereira
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Video Shows SUV Driver Speeding Into Crowd Of Protesters On Bikes In NYC
Two cyclists were taken to nearby hospitals.
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Sydney Pereira
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"An Unexpected Attack": NYPD Charges At Bewildered West Village Diners To Arrest Handful Of Protesters
"I've been to protests—I've seen the cops do their thing, but this was--I have not seen this."
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David Cruz
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"A Kick In The Heart": Outraged Protesters March Peacefully In NYC Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor
Thousands marched late into the evening across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
By
Sydney Pereira
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Christopher Robbins
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Black Lives Matter Protester Breaks Arm After Being Shoved By NYPD Officer
Six protesters were detained.
By
Sydney Pereira
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