July 17, 2019
Contact: Jonah Allon, [email protected]; 929-291-8881
“While out of the country, I learned of DOJ’s decision. As a retired NYPD captain, I’m aware of how important it is to use appropriate force during an arrest. I have long believed that instead of using all the tools for non-violent encounters, we too often use just a hammer. That approach cost Eric Garner his life. Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner O’Neill should move quickly to remove Officer Pantaleo from service.”
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