[midwood-reps] Special Prosecutor Appointed For Unarmed Civilians Killed by the Police

[Rodneyse Bichotte via Reps-announce]

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>> Assemblymember 
>> Rodneyse Bichotte's Statement on the Appointment of  Attorney Eric Schneiderman as the Special Prosecutor for Cases of Unarmed Civilians Killed by the Police
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>> For Immediate Release:
>> July 9, 2015
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>> "Today, I applaud the governor's appointment of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as a special prosecutor via executive order. Given the recent cases where an unarmed person has died at the hands of a law enforcement officer, this executive order is a vital first step in rebuilding trust in the criminal justice system. It's clear that we need a comprehensive, thorough review of the entire process, and I look forward to reforms being enacted into law during the next legislative session." 
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>> "Until then, it is necessary to remove any possible conflict of interest and make sure there is an independent review of these horribly tragic incidents. I want every family that has to deal with a loved one being killed by law enforcement to be confident that the case will be fairly investigated. The interim step to appoint an impartial special prosecutor for these situations, I believe is a necessary first step in ensuring that everyone is treated equally under the law."
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>> "Even though this is a step in the right direction, I share the disappointment of the families and the advocates that the order does not encompass all police-related civilian deaths -- only cases in which the victim is unarmed or those cases in which it is determined whether or not the victim was armed and dangerous."
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>> Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte represents the 42nd Assembly District in the New York State Assembly representing Brooklyn communities of Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. Assemblymember Bichotte has been appointed 
>> Chair of the Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)Subcommittee. She currently serves on the following committees:
>> Housing, Government Operations, Economic Development, Small Businesses, Banks and Social Services.  
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>> As the current Assemblymember and District Leader, Rodneyse Bichotte has been outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
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>> Rodneyse Bichotte by visiting her website at www.rodneysebichotte.com or http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Rodneyse-Bichotte 
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