06/01/2026
In : the 'independent' civilian oversight board stills fails to stand up to NYPD's power -- with disastrous implications.
Take the case of , who was killed by NYPD Lt. Jonathan Rivera in 2019. More than 6 years, 2 mayors, and 7 police commissioners later, Rivera is still patrolling the streets, armed and dangerous -- despite fireable charges from the CCRB and a guilty verdict from the NYPD discipline judge. Jessica Tisch unjustifiably let Rivera walk with NO discipline last year -- for which JC and the Feliz family are suing.
โBy letting a person like Jonathan Rivera walk, [Tisch] sent a message to all cops that they can racially profile, abuse, and kill New Yorkers with total impunity, and that theyโre always going to be protected,โ said Samy Feliz.
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