Who knew someone can get arrested after doing the right thing. 22 year old Ramsey Orta was arrested this weekend. Ramsey has gained a lot of attention within the passed week for recording the video of the infamous Eric Garner incident. Hit the jump to see why the NYPD arrested Ramsey!
Eric Garner’s Death From NYPD Chokehold Ruled A Homicide!!!
Wow. All doubts regarding the videotaped death of Eric Garner, the 43-year-old Staten Island man who was killed by NYPD officers, should be gone. What we saw was true, according to officials. The cause of death was due to “the compression of his chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police,” said medical examiner spokeswoman Julie Bolcer. More info after the jump.
(Video) Sports: Guy Wearing ‘R.I.P Eric Garner’ Shirt Dunks Over NYPD Car in Staten Island
People are still mourning the loss of Eric Garner also known as the “gentle giant”, who passed away after the police put him in an illegal chokehold on a New York City street. Garner’s funeral was this past Wednesday in Brooklyn but people are still paying their respects. At the “Under the Lights” League in Staten Island, a basketball player named Brian Hogan-Gary, wearing a “RIP Eric Garner” shirt, made a statement by dunking over a NYPD cop car.
Relatives Bury Eric Garner A Week After Dying From NYPD Chokehold!
Eric Garner’s family said goodbye to the 43 year old father of six children during a ceremony at the Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery in New Jersey. Garner died after cops used a chokehold to arrest him. Read more on the story after the jump!
Spike Lee Releases Video Combining Tragic NYPD Chokehold Of Father & Scene From ‘Do The Right Thing’
The viral video of 43 year old Eric Garner dying at the hands of a chokehold placed by the NYPD has hit the heart of many, including legendary director and NY’er Spike Lee. Spike Lee has released a video mash up of the tragic footage caught, mixed with the notorious scene from ‘Do The Right Thing’; where Radio Raheim dies at the hands of officers. Check out the ironic yet tragic video posted by Spike Lee, here.
(Video) Update: NYPD Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death Placed On Desk Duty!
Has justice been served? The NYPD officer, Daniel Pantaleo, responsible for putting Eric Garner in a chokehold has been placed on desk duty. Pantaleo, an 8 year veteran, has also been stripped of his badge and gun. The death of the man while in police custody has sparked demonstrations from angry Staten Island residents, claiming the precinct is prejudice and committed murder. Al Sharpton has even lent his support to the surviving family of Garner and has spoken out about the violations from the officers during the arrest, including the illegal chokehold. To see new coverage of this story, click below.
