NEW from me:
After we exposed a secretive, abusive NYPD unit backed by Mayor Eric Adams and led by his buddies, lawmakers have been demanding change.
"The rot needs to be cut out," said one.
*Even the police commish has said she's moving away from team.*
https://www.propublica.org/article/nyc-nypd-community-response-team-eric-adams-police-abuse
After we exposed a secretive, abusive NYPD unit backed by Mayor Eric Adams and led by his buddies, lawmakers have been demanding change.
"The rot needs to be cut out," said one.
*Even the police commish has said she's moving away from team.*
https://www.propublica.org/article/nyc-nypd-community-response-team-eric-adams-police-abuse
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if we are going to ever regain our footing, we must hold the powerful to account
But then they want to act surprised that everyone hates them.
This problematic NYPD unit was so tight with Mayor Adams, they got body-cams that sent a live feed to mayor.
Meanwhile, evidence of abuses in unit piled up. In one instance, an officer swerved his police car directly into a motorcyclist
https://www.propublica.org/article/eric-adams-nypd-community-response-team-police-nyc-misconduct-transparency?utm_content=buffer61371&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=propublica-bsky
The motorcyclist was named Samuel Williams.
“Why would you all hit me?” he asks between moans. “For a fucking dirt bike, are you serious?
The officer lost 13 vacation days.
Here he is with his then six-year-old daughter.
The NYPD did not answers Qs about the case. Nor did the officer.
Where is accountability?