In Brooklyn, a pro-Palestinian rally turned chaotic as NYPD officers clashed with protesters, arresting at least 40 demonstrators. Videos show officers punching and knocking down protesters, sparking outrage over police violence. Mayor Eric Adams defended the NYPD's response, calling it commendable despite criticism.
The head of the NYCLU says NYPD officers used unnecessary force during a pro-Palestinian protest in Brooklyn, but Mayor Eric Adams is defending the officers for handling "an unruly group of people." @MKramerTV reports. https://t.co/XuiR0rh1n4
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department's response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident” https://t.co/EIwiZCvtw3
Outrage over police violence at pro-Palestine rally in Brooklyn https://t.co/29C4SZToCC
Adams praises NYPD’s ‘commendable’ conduct at raucous anti-Israeli protest — as accused cop-kicker freed without bail. . “I don’t like the fact that people can call for the destruction of America. I don’t like the fact that people can wave terrorist flags. I don’t like any of… https://t.co/6EoiTNYHIA
Mayor Adams calls NYPD conduct at raucous anti-Israeli protest ‘commendable’ — as accused cop-kicker freed without bail https://t.co/YLiyFysZxZ https://t.co/pUXqlPV97Q
NYC mayor defends police after violent clashes at pro-Palestinian Brooklyn rally https://t.co/4VIMn4Yosc
Mayor Adams plans review of NYPD response to Brooklyn pro-Palestine rally after cops punched protesters Adams defended the NYPD but says his admin will conduct a “review” of the response https://t.co/Gmt3C18tEr
Eric Adams defends NYPD after violent arrests at Palestinian commemoration https://t.co/UFj1hgRwMb
Pro-Palestine protesters clashed with New York Police officers at a demonstration in Bay Ridge Brooklyn on Saturday, leading to dozens of arrests. https://t.co/Q92paGbiwg
Hundreds of protesters clash with police as they march through Brooklyn to commemorate Nakba Day Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/4vo0fYlN6D https://t.co/M5OMM3M2FX
Video shows NYPD clash with pro-Palestinian rally in Brooklyn, 40 demonstrators arrested https://t.co/S8CN96yhbI https://t.co/8gGxlPx1nY
NYPD officers were filmed punching two demonstrators at a pro-Palestinian rally in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on Saturday. https://t.co/bBOoP1Vxao
We are alarmed by the violent conduct present in the NYPD’s response toward those at yesterday’s longstanding annual march in Bay Ridge—which is home to NYC’s largest Palestinian population. The type of aggression on display against nonviolent demonstrators is inexcusable.
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Videos + reports of the NYPD response to yesterday’s Nakba Day protest in Bay Ridge are incredibly concerning. This is home to the largest Palestinian community in NY, who've demonstrated for years without being met with such aggression. Everyone has a right to peaceful protest.
🇺🇸 NYPD FACES BACKLASH FOR EXCESSIVE FORCE AT PRO-PALESTINE PROTEST Police clashed with protesters at Saturday's rally near Bay Ridge Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. At least 40 protesters were arrested. https://t.co/fNr7oD1Oi0
A large pro-Palestinian protest in Brooklyn erupted into a chaotic scene on Saturday, as officers were filmed punching several people and the police arrested dozens of demonstrators. https://t.co/AmxMItoaE7
Several Palestine solidarity protesters were arrested and beaten by police as they tried to march in New York’s Brooklyn to protest Israel's war on Gaza and mark the Nakba https://t.co/I1P9yzKwSN https://t.co/sMTUm33NT1
🇵🇸 In Brooklyn, Palestinian supporters held a rally in support of the Palestinian people on the anniversary of the Nakba Day. The video shows New York City police officers (in white uniforms) knocking down protesters and punching them in the face. https://t.co/DXQzEfyyfy