STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JUMAANE D. WILLIAMS, DEPUTY LEADER, COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA L. GIBSON, CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & COUNCIL MEMBER BRAD LANDER, DEPUTY LEADER
We join with the Graham family and friends in expressing extreme disappointment in the USDOJ's decision not to prosecute the officers responsible for the shooting death of Ramarley Graham. This is a heartbreaking setback in what has become a four year journey to justice for the Graham family.
Though we are frustrated justice has been delayed, we remain hopeful it will not be denied. The City can and must act. It is clear that someone who was unarmed was killed and to date no one has been held accountable. Thus, we call upon the Mayor and the Police Commissioner to launch an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ramarley Graham's death and further urge the Mayor to honor the request for a meeting made by the Graham family over a month ago.
Though today's development has left us saddened and angry, we join with advocates, community leaders, and friends in remembering Ramarley's life rather than the tragedy of his death. We ask all New Yorkers join us in praying for peace and healing for the Graham family during this very difficult time.
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