The mayor of Rochester, N.Y., vows reform of the police department after the death of Daniel Prude, who was handcuffed and hooded before he died
Amy Sherald, who painted Michelle Obama for the National Portrait Gallery, conjures the slain young woman in a remarkable piece of art.
“People speaking out are not enemy combatants, and to fire flash bangs, tear gas, and pepper balls at demonstrations against police violence only proves the point,” NYCLU Genesee Valley chapter director Iman Abid said in a statement Sunday. “The mayor and RPD must stop these warfare tactics now.”“The Prude family and the Rochester community have been through great pain and anguish,” Atty. Gen. Letitia James said in a statement Saturday.
Prude’s death came after his brother, Joe Prude, had called 911 seeking help for his erratic behavior. Prude had run away from his brother’s home late in the night, about eight hours after officers had already taken him into custody for a mental health evaluation because of suicidal thoughts. Prude spent a few hours in the hospital for the evaluation and then was released, Joe Prude told officers.
Protesters have called on Warren and Singletary to step down over the delay in releasing details of Prude’s death. They’ve also demanded police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.“The chief and I, we love our city. We were born and raised here,” Warren said Sunday. “We are committed to making the necessary changes to make sure this community moves forward.
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