New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promised his staff that more NYPD officers will be disciplined over violent clashes with protesters throughout last week
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He said he was also worried about protesters and tried to strike a balance between those fears, but acknowledged he did not articulate his concerns well enough to staffers, who grew furious watching him unconditionally defend the NYPD and chastise demonstrators. So far two NYPD officers have been suspended as a result of attacks against peaceful protesters, which were often videotaped in footage that has gone viral on social media. De Blasio said multiple investigations, including one by the NYPD’s internal affairs bureau, are underway.
The Sunday call came as de Blasio faces the most profound crises of his administration: His handling of the coronavirus, which was beset by a near-public feud between the mayor and his health commissioner, was followed by an eruption of anger over his stance on the protests.
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