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| ST08-04-020 |
April 25, 2008 |
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| THOMPSON STATEMENT REGARDING VERDICT
IN TRIAL OF OFFICERS IN SHOOTING DEATH OF SEAN BELL
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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the judge’s verdict in the shooting death of Sean Bell:
“I am disappointed and absolutely stunned by today’s verdict. This incident clearly involved an excessive use of force by the police. All New Yorkers should be similarly disappointed by today’s decision. My prayers are with Sean’s family and friends, and with Nicole and her two beautiful girls, at this time. We must channel any outrage over this verdict into change and not irresponsible action. We must work to improve relations between our city’s police department and the many and varied communities it serves.”
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