The NYPD faced criticism for their response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where videos showed officers punching protesters. Mayor Eric Adams defended the police, calling the incidents isolated and commendable, despite outrage from some Democrats and civil rights groups.
The persistent police aggression against demonstrators supporting Palestine is alarming and discriminatory, and it risks chilling political expression. The NYPD must not answer free speech with violence. https://t.co/jomvV2uo0d
Mayor Eric Adams defends NYPD response during protests in Bay Ridge, promises investigation https://t.co/zQngtDfVw7 https://t.co/qTTWwU2Wmw
“Adams defended the NYPD Monday against outrage from fellow Democrats,” @JoeAnuta reports. “Democrats who represent Bay Ridge and are typically measured in their criticism of the NYPD, described the officers’ actions as unnecessarily aggressive.” https://t.co/4oUIm0K0J0
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 said ‘I take my hat off’ to the NYPD after officers punched and violently arrested pro-Palestine protestors in Bay Ridge on Saturday. https://t.co/kUGQFJ9ArW
Eric Adams defends NYPD after violent arrests at Palestinian commemoration https://t.co/UFj1hgRwMb
Mayor Eric Adams defends the police response to the protest in Bay Ride on NY1: "I take my hat off to the police department for how they handled an unruly group of people." He said the city is reviewing "the isolated incident that people want to point out" that involved punching.
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
After multiple videos are shared showing violence from police — including one officer repeatedly punching a person on the ground — the NYPD shares tweet saying most arrested didn’t live in Bay Ridge or NYC (continuing “outside agitators”) and video showing their view of protests https://t.co/jzsWiA0kLJ
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 aggression present in NYPD’s response toward those at yesterday’s longstanding march in Bay Ridge—home to NYC’s largest Palestinian population. Our office will investigate further, but it’s clear this conduct against nonviolent demonstrators is inexcusable.
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.
An NYPD spokesperson says the department is "looking into" video showing a police supervisor repeatedly punching a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in the face in Bay Ridge. https://t.co/fo7w0MCMiR
NYPD officer repeatedly punched pro-Palestinian protester in Bay Ridge, video shows https://t.co/mP0GGH9PZC
NYPD under fire over clash with anti-Israel demonstrators: ‘Made it worse’ https://t.co/vOOSbKHnu3 https://t.co/UkVe2PtrUN
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.
“In videos posted on social media, officers can be seen punching at least three people who were prone on the ground at the demonstration in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. The aggression was corroborated by witnesses” https://t.co/rpCvcsZoCy