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'This Is Not Justice': Japanese Family Settles With NYC But Condemns Handling Of NYPD Crash That Killed Student
The family of Ryo Oyamada decried an apparent "lack of political will" to hold the NYPD accountable for killing him.
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Rebecca Fishbein
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Family Of Pedestrian Killed By Cop Still Seeks Truth Two Years Later
"Very slowly, and gradually, we will work until the truth comes out."
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Christopher Robbins
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Speeding Cop Killed Student & NYPD Covered It Up, Lawsuit Claims
The NYPD purposefully destroyed evidence, failed to properly investigate the crash, and engaged in a "cover-up," according to a set of recently filed court documents.
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Christopher Robbins
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Video May Prove Cops Lied After Fatally Striking Pedestrian
The family's attorney has viewed security camera footage that he says contradicts the NYPD's statements to the press.
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Christopher Robbins
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NYPD May Have Intentionally Botched Investigation Into Slain Pedestrian
New evidence initially withheld by the City may show that the NYPD intentionally botched the investigation into Oyamada's death, and that the officer operating the cruiser was allowed to drive despite a poor driving record.
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Christopher Robbins
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Video Evidence Showing Student Killed By NYPD Cruiser Remains Sealed
The Oyamada family is still prohibited from viewing the materials of the investigation, including public documents and video footage that the NYPD claims will exculpate their officers.
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Christopher Robbins
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Family Of Japanese Student Killed By NYPD Car: "We Want To Know The Truth"
They have filed an $8 million lawsuit against the NYPD, and say they will not rest until they get an 'honest explanation' as to what happened the night of Ryo Oyamada's death.
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Rebecca Fishbein
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NYPD's Reckless Driving Blamed At Vigil For Japanese Student Killed By Police Cruiser
Witnesses and those nearby when Oyamada was killed say that the police car was traveling at a high rate of speed and without its lights or sirens on. The NYPD disputes this.
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Christopher Robbins
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Family Of Japanese Student Killed By Cop Car Desperate For Crash Witnesses
"We need the public's help. We need these witnesses to come forward."
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Rebecca Fishbein
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Family Of Japanese Student Killed By NYPD Car Sues City For $8 Million
The Oyamadas are suing the city for $8 million, and they're demanding the NYPD disclose any surveillance tapes or other evidence they're withholding from the night of the crash.
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Rebecca Fishbein
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