Council poised to pass NYPD chokehold ban, six years…
The City Council is set to pass a bill criminalizing police chokeholds, similar to the one used on Eric Garner in 2014, six years after first introduced by Queens Councilmember Rory Lancman. The legislation aims to address police brutality and follows recent protests sparked by George Floyd’s death.
Key Facts
- The City Council is poised to pass a bill criminalizing police chokeholds
- Eric Garner was the victim of such a maneuver in 2014, leading to his death
- Speaker Corey Johnson moved to hold a vote on the bill after demonstrations over George Floyd’s death
Incident Details
| Location | Queens, New York |
| Department | NYPD (New York Police Department) |
| Officers Involved | Not specified in the article |
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