By Louis Chan, AsAmNews National Correspondent. This happened in 2014, the same year Gurley died, but Pantaleo wasnt even indicted, let alone convicted, despite a clearly stronger case and more outrageous wrongdoing. After hearing a noise, Liang, who was on a pitch-dark stairwell, accidentally fired his weapon. me with just its sheer scale. 1.Introduction. Godfrey: Liang you mentioned South Africa as the first JET-P country, now we also have Vietnam as well, which is another interesting parallel. [76], The incident received national and international coverage, in part due to the recent police shootings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in Staten Island. Prosecutors say the bullet ricocheted off a wall and into Akai Gurley. Gurleys supporters want to hold the police accountable. [59] However, he was fired from the NYPD the day after his partner was convicted. [62][63] Liang faced anywhere from no jail to a maximum of 15 years of prison when sentenced in April. Brooklyn district attorney Kenneth Thompson said justice will be served if the now-former officer serves probation. The other day, we endorsed Brooklyn DA Ken Thompsons call for ex-cop Peter Liang to do no prison time after his manslaughter conviction. Former New York City police Officer Peter Liang will not serve jail time in the 2014 shooting death of Akai Gurley in a New York housing project. 'I didn't know if I could do it better,' Liang said, noting he didn't know what training Butler might have. [citation needed] There were differing opinions among Liang's supporters, with some feeling he should not have been prosecuted at all while others felt he should have been given a lesser chargebut all agreed the system needed to change. [28], The fatal shooting of Gurley is notably[30][31] similar to the shooting death of Timothy Stansbury Jr. that occurred in January 2004. White cops such as Daniel Pantaleo, who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold, and Darren Wilson, who shot Michael Brown, are regularly acquitted of these killings. The Brooklyn district attorney's office asked a state judge Wednesday to spare former New York Police Department officer Peter Liang prison time in the 2014 shooting death of an unarmed man in . I guess I came to as a concerned citizen, knowing that this is like, a really important issue and policing is essential and needs some like real real change. A jury convicted Liang of second-degree manslaughter in February for Gurley's death. A former Brooklyn district attorney bureau chief now vying to become the boroughs next top prosecutor claimed Wednesday he had mounting evidence of corruption within the current DAs administration. This happened in 2014, the same year Gurley died, but Pantaleo wasnt even indicted, let alone convicted, despite a clearly stronger case and more outrageous wrongdoing. Forget the cliched myths and stereotypes about how Asian Americans are politically apathetic or dont vote the overwhelming protests, marches and political pressure the community exerted downright. "It was a terribly tragic accident, we aren't looking to lessen the death," said Lynch. He took a brief break from the witness stand to compose himself after turning away to hide his tears. *PATCH 0/3] perf/x86/pebs: various important fixes for PEBS @ 2016-03-03 19:50 Stephane Eranian 2016-03-03 19:50 ` [PATCH 1/3] perf/x86/intel: add definition for PT PMI bit Stephane Eranian ` (2 more replies) 0 siblings, 3 replies; 31+ messages in thread From: Stephane Eranian @ 2016-03-03 19:50 UTC (permalink / raw) To: linux-kernel Cc: acme, peterz, mingo, ak, kan.liang, jolsa, namhyung . A Twitter user, Goodluck Okeechukwu in a video post made on Tuesday, February 28, said his friend had met Obi on board a flight from Asaba, Delta state capital city to Abuja' The controversy also had the potential of escalating tensions between the Black and Asian communities. Many people might not know this, but despite our large and loyal following which we are immensely grateful for, NextShark is still a small bootstrapped startup that runs on no outside funding or loans. "You can't see what's behind the wall, you can't see what's above," he explained as he walked the I-team through what a vertical patrol would entail. She quickly saw that when she saw the huge crowds at rallies which turned out in support of Liang in the Chinese community across the country. They played a supportive role in the movement, taking a step back to actively elevate Black organizers. Officer Liang failed that night. Before Meghan Markle came into the picture, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton seemed inseparable but that does not mean the . In 2014 a Hong Kong-born NYPD officer, Peter Liang, pulled his gun while on patrol, and accidentally shot dead African-American Akai Gurley His case inspired A Shot Through the Wall, about an. Partner of NYPD killer cop says he didn't try to perform CPR Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' ", Others protested against the former cop's punishment, with a sign that read "jail killer cops.". "Until we find a better way and safer way, and one that the community understands, but also allows police officers to do their job in a safe manner," Mullins said. You understand that theres a level of trauma when youre dealing with a family that has lost somebody. The conviction galvanized the Chinese community in New York City and across the United States. He was the father of a two-year-old girl. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She let each side have its say. We stand by that but we're puzzled by the claim that Thom Officer Liang is not merely a bad apple, though thankfully he has been stripped of his gun and will likely face a grand jury in coming months. Days after former New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Peter Liang fatally shot Akai Gurley, an unarmed black man, in a Brooklyn housing project in November 2014, Cathy Dang headed to East New York to meet with people organizing on behalf of Gurley's family. ", He continued: "The jury, the voice of the Brooklyn community, agreed and returned the verdict of guilty against Mr. Liang, who is now a convicted felon, forfeited his career as a police officer and must now always live with the fact that he recklessly caused Mr. Gurleys death. Ed Mullins, the president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, has called on Commissioner Bratton to suspend vertical patrol. Brown said Liang has up to nine months from April 19, the day Liang was sentenced in Brooklyn State Supreme Court, to file appeal arguments. "From retraining our officers to adding body cameras to launching neighborhood policing, our administration is taking significant steps to strengthen the relationship between our officers and the communities they serve," deputy press secretary Monica Klein said in a statement to NBC News. We cant afford the luxury of sitting on the sidelines and just watching. A grand jury declined to indict Neri on charges of criminally negligent homicide, declaring the event an accident based on testimony that he had unintentionally fired. He died within a few minutes. Fearing he would lose his job, he bickered with his partner about which one would phone their sergeant privately rather than radioing in a report Liang said he felt would bring an 'unnecessary' response and pull other officers from their posts. They Played 'Katie' On School of Rock. During the trial, Liang and his partner said they did not really learn CPR in the academy even though they were certified. We are invited to the party, but never quite made to feel belong. Unfolding in the dark stairwell of a Brooklyn housing project, the shooting inflamed the residents of New York City and thrust two marginalized communities together into the uneven criminal justice system. Peter Liang was 28 years old and 18 months out of the police academy when he was patrolling a public housing project in Brooklyn, New York, in November 2014. The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio argue that vertical patrols are essential to safety in public housing. [13] Landau, like Liang, was also within his two-year probationary period and his firing after the trial was permitted by his contract. Peter Liang is not the victim here just because the system did not cover up his mistakes. No comments have so far been submitted. DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it's itchy, should I be concerned about cancer at age 72? That direction ended up playing the role of impartial observer. Earlier this. Liang had already made inroads into the Chinese American community with her debut film in 2012, 9 Man, a vicious game of street volleyball unique to the Asian American community. "Each officer handles that differently and needs different amounts of training and coaching.". There was no happiness in him today," Liang's attorney Paul Shechtman told ABC News. She set out to dial down the volume a little bit and not focus on the hot and testy stuff happening on the street. Following that hunch became Liang's second documentary, " Down a Dark Stairwell .". Liang's testimony came four days after two other New York City officers were shot and wounded while on stairwell patrol in a different public housing complex. slide chapter introduction to computers, programs, and java liang, introduction to java programming, eleventh edition, 2017 pearson education, inc. all rights Skip to document Ask an Expert [4] Many felt that Liang (an Asian American) was being used as a scapegoat; Chinese Americans organized rallies in major cities via WeChat, Facebook, Twitter, and email. The press conference was held Tuesday outside Brooklyn Supreme Court where NYPD Officer Peter Liang appeared for a hearing. First, that the death of Mr. Gurley was not intentional; this argument, given the facts, is nonsense. [44][45], Following his conviction, Asian Americans denounced the verdict at various gatherings across the country. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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A daily dose of Asian America's essential stories - in under 5 minutes, 2022 NextShark, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms & Conditions. , but those more race-conscious protesters were few and far in between. Marc Fliedner, A former top prosecutor in Brooklyn plans to run for district attorney next year, The Post has learned. Liang did not insert herself into the story. Justice was served for him. You know, one thing I realized early on is that my name might be a problem for some folks, said the filmmaker to AsAmNews. Forget the cliched myths and stereotypes about how Asian Americans are politically apathetic or dont vote the overwhelming protests, marches and political pressure the community exerted downright frightened me with just its sheer scale. While his police training included CPR, he said instructors had given cadets most of the answers to pass the required test, echoing a testimony his partner gave last week. Some current officers who were cadets at around the same time as Liang have said they remember being given the questions to the test before they took the CPR exam. 'Between you and Melissa Butler, who do you think was in a better position to provide CPR?' The 1990s. Dr. Peter Liang is a gastroenterologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System-Brooklyn. That money will be invested in annuities to provide around $10 million for Akaila over her life, the Daily News reported. And out of all of those killer cops, guess how many got convicted? Still, building trust in her own community wasnt easy. "[48], New York City councilwoman Margaret Chin stated that she was satisfied with the grand jury indicting Liang but had also asked for leniency in Liang's sentencing. She also spoke briefly to members of the Asian American community who came out in support of Akai Gurleys family. The Brooklyn District Attorneys Office and former NYPD cop Peter Liang have both reportedly dropped their respective appeals of Liangs conviction in the 2014 fatal shooting of Akai Gurley in Bruce Springsteen is a megatalented rock star of limited intelligence and outsize cultural influence. The conviction of Peter Liang, a Chinese-American officer who fatally shot unarmed black father Akai Gurley, has sparked complex racial tensions People protest on behalf of officer Peter. (718) 273-0553. After Liang's bullet ricocheted off the wall and struck Gurley in the chest, the officers did not render CPR. But I just think that he [Liang] did something wrong and he should be held accountable for it, Ling told NPR. He fired once and the bullet ricocheted, killing Akai Gurley, who was also in the stairwell. Liang is not the only police officer who has taken an innocent life, and he should not be the only one held accountable for doing so. Its a paradoxical existence. What supporters of Peter Liang are asking for is to grant Liang, like Darren Wilson and Daniel Pantaleo, the license to take black lives at will. Two months later, Judge Danny Chun downgraded his conviction to criminally negligent homicide and sentenced him to five years probation, including 800 hours of community service. 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Now these journos arrive several years too late and want you to celebrate them as heroes who rescued students from the clutches of their violent tormentors. So, when Liang was convicted, it was a watershed for Asian Americans. [57][58][59], On February 10, 2015, Officer Liang was indicted by a grand jury for the shooting death of Gurley. Would You Like That With A Side of Grits Or An Egg Roll. 16 min read. All rights reserved, Long Island Driver Wanted for Running From Deadly 7-Car Pileup, Upper East Side Deli Killer Clad in Hazmat Suit Likely Serial Robber: Sources, Viral Kids' Star Ms. Rachel Is Taking a Break From Social Media After Backlash Over Co-Star Who Uses They/Them Pronouns, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Flight Attendant Hit the Ceiling': 7 Hospitalized After Severe Turbulence Diverts Flight to Virginia, Woman Found Dead in NJ Motel Room: Law Enforcement, Check Your Change! See Bonnie Wright Now At He Played 'Jack' In Hook. Instead, activist Kevin Powell spoke at the service. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I have the same name as the police officer, but I thought that it might be a little bit of a trigger for folks.. Im not saying that its OK for the White cops to get away. But no, he's a Chinese, so no one is coming out. The film would not have been as powerful without gaining access to organizers on both sides. Before the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, there was Peter Liang. Convicted former NYPD officer Peter Liang was conducting a vertical patrol the night his gun went off in a dark stairwell. Brown, who is also representing Liang in that suit, said he filed a motion to dismiss two months ago, joined by the city and NYCHA, and could hear back on a decision as early as this week. I think what is important is to recognise that all JET-Ps basically consist of a mix of concessional loans, market-based locals, grants and guarantees from public and private entities. Liang and Shechtman are now deciding whether to appeal his conviction. Former NYPD officer Marc Calcano knows first hand the inherent dangers of conducting vertical patrols. His articles have appeared in Foreign Policy andthe Taipei Timesand in Chinese on ETToday.net, a popular Taiwanese news website. What made the charges be reduced? [23] During trial testimony, officers testified that they were taught during academy training to have their guns out at times for fear of possible ambush or when they felt unsafe, and that they were specifically trained to take out their firearm as they approached a roof landing because it was considered dangerous. Similarity to the shooting of Timothy Stansbury Jr. Akai Kareem Gurley's funeral service program, December 6, 2014, Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York, List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, "Former NYPD Cop Peter Liang's Guilty Verdict Leaves a Community Divided", "A Guilty Verdict in the Akai Gurly Case", "Liang had 'thousand-yard stare' after staircase shooting, fellow cop testifies", "How Should Asian-Americans Feel About the Peter Liang Protests? In response to the settlement, the mayor's office also called Gurley's death a tragedy. It was at that point, she knew she would have the material to make a 90 minute film. A jury found Liang guilty of manslaughter in February 2016 and was sentenced to 15 years in jail. He said that neither of them tried to revive Gurley, with both of them saying they did not feel qualified to perform CPR. See Rivkah Reyes Now At 30. Liang, who is Chinese American, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and one count of official misconduct for the shooting of Akai Gurley, a 28-year-old black man and father, during an. Gurley was black. Chinese Americans are arguing that it is unjust that Liang got convicted while the many white cops who have killed unarmed Black people before him walked free. [22] The department also insists that officers place their fingers on the trigger only upon encountering extreme and particularized danger. A New York City Law Department spokesperson told NBC News that the city will pay $4.1 million, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) $400,000, and former New York Police Department Officer Peter Liang $25,000. At the trial of Peter Liang, the jurors kept returning to the 11.5-pound trigger of his New York Police Department standard-issue 9mm Glock. or debate this issue live on our message boards. The New York Police Department declined to comment on the allegation, citing the ongoing trial. [39][40] Gurley is interred at Rosedale Memorial Park in Linden, New Jersey. "I never expected this to happen," Butler said. [55], Gurley's death was one of several police killings of African Americans protested by the Black Lives Matter movement. Thank you for everyone's support. Cleared 'Cannibal Cop' insists he never planned to kill and Woman who miscarried after NYPD officers 'battered' her in 'I'm dead. While many professions require CPR recertification, the NYPD does not. In April, a judge reduced Liang's manslaughter conviction to criminally negligent homicide and sentenced Liang to five years probation and 800 hours of community service. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. But that moment has passed. Peter is deeply sorry and hopes that even though nothing will bring back Mr. Gurley, that this settlement helps his loved ones find closure, Robert Brown, Liangs attorney, told NBC News. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Thompson said in a statement today his office "vigorously prosecuted" Liang for manslaughter "because the evidence established that his conduct was criminal and the rule of law demanded that he be held accountable for his actions in taking Akai Gurleys life. "But we have to work constantly to do them the right way," said de Blasio. But, this defense is paradoxical, because while Asian Americans are included in the power structure, they are never equal partners when something goes south, as it did in this case, the Asian American is the first to be blamed. Weve seen bureaucracy, corruption and lots of shirking of responsibility that have led to Peter Liang becoming a scapegoat, Jerry Lo, a protester from Long Island, told the National Public Radio. 584 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. 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The NYC Law Department told NBC News that the city will pay $4.1 million, the Housing Authority $400,000, and former NYPD officer Peter Liang $25,000. Anger: Almost 15,000 gathered in Brooklyn on Saturday protesting the treatment of Chinese-American cop Peter Liang, who was convicted of manslaughter on February 11 after shooting an unarmed. While our sentencing recommendation was fair under the unique circumstances of this case, we respectfully disagree with the judges decision to reduce the jurys verdict and will fight to reverse it on appeal., Liang could have been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter conviction, but Thompson, who has said the officer should not have had his finger on the gun unless he was ready to shoot, told the judge last month that "a prison sentence is not warranted. No decisions have been made and its a complicated chess board," Shechtman said. The late Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson was not of sound mind during his final months in office, one of his top prosecutors told The Post on Tuesday. In the past decade, 121 unarmed civilians were killed by NYPD officers. We stand by that but were Police Commissioner Bill Bratton blasted Assemblyman Charles Barron on Friday, saying the state lawmaker practically committed a criminal act by threatening that violence is inevitable if stairwell-shoot cop Peter Liang The fact that he says hes sorry didnt bring Akai back, Kimberly Ballinger told her lawyer after meeting Thursday with Peter Liang the now-former cop who accidentally killed her Assemblyman Charles Barron on Thursday warned of riots, saying violence is inevitable if former NYPD officer Peter Liang gets the no-jail sentence recommended by Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson. RELATED: Ex-Cop Peter Liang Apologizes to Akai Gurley's Domestic Partner in Meeting. He asserted to have been startled when Stansbury pushed open a rooftop door in a place where drug dealing was rampant. Photo: Peter Obi, Goodluck Okechukwu Source: Twitter. — -- A former New York City police officer who shot an unarmed man to death won't face any jail time after a judge today reduced his manslaughter conviction to criminally negligent homicide.
