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New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, a Central Park Five exoneree, claims an unjust police stop in Harlem, stating the NYPD officer refused to explain the reason.
Salaam, driving with his family, withdrew from a planned police ride-along in protest.
The NYPD contends the officer pulled over Salaam for illegal tint, noting his official council business and releasing him.
Body-worn footage supports the officer’s account, according to the NYPD.
The New York City Police Department is releasing the following statement after an officer conducted a legal and professional stop of New York City Councilmember Yusef Salaam’s vehicle in the 26th precinct yesterday: pic.twitter.com/l0LBtXSOfs
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 27, 2024
Salaam canceled his participation in the ride-along with Mayor Eric Adams.
Photo credit: Seitu Oronde.
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