Prosecutors say a New York City police officer has been arrested for trying to arrest a man by using a chokehold that was banned after the death of George Floyd. Officer Omar Habib was arraigned Thursday on charges including strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and using unlawful methods of restraint.
NEW YORK — A New York City police officer faces criminal charges that he tried to arrest a man by using a chokehold that was banned after the death of
Habib was responding to a 911 call at a Bronx catering hall on July 29, 2023 when a drunk and disorderly man resisted arrest, Clark said. “The defendant allegedly violated his oath of office by employing a technique to subdue a suspect which is specifically prohibited under New York City law,” Clark said. “Police officers must adhere to the law.”
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