Fmr. US AG Loretta Lynch will advise the New York AG's office in the probe of the NYPD and its clashes with protesters sparked by the death of George Floyd.
following the death of Freddie Gray. In Chicago, the Justice Department probe found that police were using"unjustified" and"excessive" force, and issued a plan for reform.
"There is no greater responsibility of government than the protection of its citizens,” Lynch said in a statement."It is time to examine recent events to ensure that all New Yorkers receive truly equal protection under the law. I look forward to working with Attorney General James and her outstanding team on these important issues."
Friedman leads a group that works toward police reforms, particularly related to transparency, with community input. "It’s clear New York is ready for an in-depth look at our policing polices and I appreciate the opportunity to work with Attorney General James on this investigation," Friedman said in a statement.
Last week, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said at a press conference that officers who acted inappropriately during the protests will face consequences, though"most [officers] have acted with extreme professionalism."to Congress this month asking for the"explicit authority" to probe local police departments that have engaged in a pattern of abuse.
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