A viral video has sparked outrage in New York City after showing NYPD and NYC Parks officers attempting to tackle a 12-year-old girl selling fruit to the ground and place her in handcuffs. The incident, which involved excessive force, has led to widespread criticism and calls for answers from city officials. Advocates have long been pushing for the decriminalization of street vending, arguing that such aggressive responses are unjustified. This 12-year-old girl and her mother are reportedly traumatized. In response to the public outcry, a NYC parks officer involved in the incident has been reassigned.
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New Yorkers deserve an answer as to why NYPD and @NYCParks attempted to tackle a 12-year-old to the ground and place a child in cuffs. This is why advocates have been fighting hard for years to decriminalize the response to street vending. And New York City has not delivered. https://t.co/7cHrJaLzi7
What is this? Totally excessive to impose this level of aggression and violence on a child. Her immigration status does not matter Folks! This is painful to see. This 12-year old girl and her Mom are traumatized. What led to this response by @NYCParks @NYPDnews. https://t.co/vmuRFx89e3
Imagine arresting a 12-year old kid selling fruit when your city releases rapists and criminals every day on zero bail NYC is becoming such a clown show https://t.co/GUmoeoLlle