This isn’t the first time someone has been charged with assault after being the victim of a cop beating. And like prior cases, this one is revolting and confusing. Continue reading “Brooklyn Man Charged With Assault After Beating By Cops”
2,000 Arrests Since Choking Became Crime
Choking first became a separate criminal offense just fifteen weeks ago. And in just those few short months, New York police have made over 2,000 arrests for the new offense. Acting commissioner for the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services calls the number “absolutely unprecedented and staggering” according to Reuters. Continue reading “2,000 Arrests Since Choking Became Crime”
Queens State Senator Monserrate Convicted of Assault
A New York State Senator was convicted of domestic assault related misdemeanor offenses, but was found not guilty of the more serious felony assault charges. Continue reading “Queens State Senator Monserrate Convicted of Assault”