In the Media Archive 2015

Nov 11, 20151 min read

[NJ.com] Family of man killed by cops calls for grand jury hearing, report says

The family of a city man killed in a confrontation with police called Tuesday on Prosecutor John L. Molinelli to present the case to a...

Oct 8, 20151 min read

[RT] NYPD ‘executed and covered up’ killing of depressed immigrant – family attorney

The New York Police Department engaged in “an execution” of Mohamed Bah, a mentally disturbed immigrant, and then a “cover-up” of his...

May 16, 20151 min read

[Black Star News] JUSTICE COMMITTEE QUESTIONS DEATH OF DENIS REYES IN NYPD CUSTODY

"The Justice Committee sends heartfelt condolences, strength and love to the family of Denis Reyes. We have many questions regarding the...

Apr 10, 20151 min read

[NPR] Eyewitness Video: A Controversial Tool For Holding Police Accountable

Cell phone video led to murder charges against a S.C. police officer for the shooting death of an unarmed man. Eyewitness videos can be...

Mar 9, 20151 min read

[Sputnik News] NY Police Still Target Minorities Despite Implemented Reforms - Activists

Minorities remain the target of unjust policing despite the implementation of reforms meant to end discriminatory practices and the use...

21 hours ago5 min read

31 City and State Electeds Demand Accountability for 2019 Killing of Allan Feliz, Call on Administration to Act Swiftly Amid Ongoing NYPD Turmoil

City and State elected officials called on the Adams administration to ensure accountability for the 2019 killing of Allan Feliz

Oct 185 min read

Family of Allan Feliz Call On Mayor Adams To End Corruption And Hold NYPD Lt. Rivera Accountable For Murder

Media contact: Eliel Cruz press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family of Allan Feliz Call On Mayor Adams To End Corruption...

Sep 244 min read

Parents of Antonio Williams Slam CCRB Decision Not To Bring Charges Against Officers Who Killed Their Son During an Improper Stop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Kristine Mikkelsen, kmikkelsen@spitfirestrategies.com Parents of Antonio Williams Slam CCRB...

Sep 121 min read

NYPD Corrupt Commissioner Caban forced to resign. Mayor Adams and Other Top Cops Should Follow.

“We welcome the forced resignation of corrupt NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. Mayor Eric Adams and other top NYPD officials should follow."

Sep 41 min read

Family of Andre Mayfield Reacts to Viewing Footage of His Killing by NYPD

Media Contact Yul-san Liem press@justicecommittee.org September 4, 2024 – After meeting with the Attorney General’s Office and viewing...

Sep 45 min read

NYPD Disciplinary Trial Finally Scheduled for Cop Who Killing Allan Feliz after Four and a Half Years of Delays

MEDIA CONTACT: Eliel Cruz, press@justicecommittee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NYPD Disciplinary Trial Finally Scheduled for Cop Who...

Aug 273 min read

Justice Committee Testimony Urging City Council To Vote No on Randy Mastro Appointment

My name is Donavon Taveras. I was born and raised in Bushwick and am the Community Safety Coordinator for the Justice Committee, a...

Aug 272 min read

Iris Baez Testimony Against Randy Mastro Appointment

My name is Iris Baez, I am the mother of Anthony Baez, who was murdered by NYPD Officer Francis Livoti in 1994 with a chokehold that was...