Defense attorneys argued that the NYPD’s Peter Liang did not get a fair trial because one of the jurors, Michael Vargas, did not disclose his father’s criminal past and his family’s interaction with the criminal justice system.
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At the Justice For Akai Gurley Press Conference
The Family of all those killed by police are asking the public to come out for the sentencing of NYPD Peter Liang on April 14th at 320 Jay street, Brooklyn.
No Jail Time Suggested For NYPD’s Peter Liang
NYPD cop Peter Liang, who killed Akai Gurley, may not get any jail time but instead six months probation even though Liang was found guilty of 2nd degree manslaughter
Day of Peace and Solidarity to End All Wars
People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
Supporting a Lawsuit Against the NYPD Quota System
This case brings in question the continued use of the NYPD quota system used predominantly in communities of color. Justice League NYC is an initiative conceived to advocate for criminal justice reform and police accountability
DA Ken Thompson to Reopen the Nicholas Heyward Jr. Case
Joshua Lopez is part of a group standing to find justice in the case of Nicholas Heyward Jr., a 13 year old who was shot and killed by NYPD, Brian George in the stairwell at the Wyckoff houses in Brooklyn in 1994.
Gun Reform Lobby Making Waves in New Jersey
Domestic violence bill has united voters behind the gun reform lobby in this NJ push for change
A Verdict for Peter Liang on Killing Akai Gurley
A very cold night last night at around 5pm as the family of Akai Gurley asked people to come out, no matter what the verdict, to 1 Police Plaza in lower Manhattan. The verdict happened to be guilty
Rally to Fire NYPD Officers Who Killed Ramarley Graham
Today the family of Ramarley Graham, held a rally and press conference at New York City Hall, to highlight the fact that to this day not a single officer has been fired and no officers have been charged with a crime in his death.
Saving Our Selves at the Bronx Supreme Court
I’m reaching out to various grassroots organizations as well as pioneers of Hip Hop culture to help me find real solutions that confront our people. I personally would like to have at least one thousand young adults present at this event.