Republican lawmakers in New York are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to fire Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg following recent incidents. New York police officer attack By a group of immigrants in the Big Apple.
State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt and 19 other senators called the Democratic governor Bragg for the “unconscionable response” to NYPD officers by a group of immigrants outside Times Square. They called for his dismissal.
“Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s unconscionable response to the recent attack on two New York City police officers by a group of immigrants outside a Times Square shelter should prove decisive,” the letter said. There is.
“The public safety of New Yorkers is clearly at risk,” the letter said.
Manhattan’s Alvin Bragg responds to ‘heinous’ attack on NYPD officer by immigrants: ‘Dastardly act’
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg attended the New York stand along with a vigil for Israel and a rally at Dag Hammarskjold Square. (Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The letter cited a recent video that showed a group of immigrants kicking two NYPD officers and then running away.
Republican lawmakers said there was “no debate” that the alleged attackers should be in custody, but that after they were released without bail, Bragg’s office called them “out-of-court activities.” said that it is allowed.
“Police have reported that up to 12 men may have been involved in the attack on the two officers, based on video footage of the attack. These attackers should be held in custody. There is no dispute that this was the case,” the letter states. “Nevertheless, as of the date of this letter, seven suspects have been arrested by police, and the Bragg Attorney’s Office has released six of them without bail before letting them play outside the courtroom.”
NYPD surveillance camera footage and split images of suspected attacker (New York City Police Department/New York Post)
Lawmakers pointed to 22-year-old Joan Boada, who was arrested for flipping two birds after being released without bail on suspicion of being involved in an NYPD assault, saying the suspects were “scheming the public.” He pointed out that he didn’t seem to care.
“Several of these individuals were laughing and making obscene gestures as they left the courthouse and appeared to have no care in the world,” the deputies said.
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Republican lawmakers criticized Mr. Bragg, saying he “sticks his nose” at crime victims, “turns his back” on law enforcement and “selectively prosecutes criminals.”
“Since taking office, Attorney Bragg has shown contempt for crime victims, turned his back on law enforcement, and selectively prosecuted criminals solely for political reasons,” the letter said. “His incredibly bad judgment is matched only by his unwillingness to rid the city of criminals.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during the State of the State Address on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The group implored Hochul to fire Bragg as district attorney and appoint someone who will “not only enforce the law and remove criminals from our streets, but also send a message that illegal activity will not be tolerated.” .
“It is clear that Attorney Bragg has no interest in prosecuting criminals or supporting law enforcement, which ultimately makes New Yorkers less safe,” the letter said. “We need a district attorney who will not only enforce the law and keep criminals off our streets, but also do what it takes to send a message that illegal activity will not be tolerated.
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“Attorney Bragg has failed in the fundamental duties of his office, and for the safety of all New Yorkers, he must be removed from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office immediately,” the letter concludes.
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Lawmakers’ outrage comes after two police officers were attacked by a group of immigrants on West 42nd Street on Saturday, January 27, around 8:30 p.m.
Video of the attack showed NYPD officers asking the migrants to move, while officers also appeared to try to push a person wearing a yellow jacket to the ground. , a scuffle ensued.
The footage then shows a hooded suspect wearing a backpack kicking the officer twice in the head as he grapples to the ground, while another suspect wearing a red top kicks him in the back.
As the struggle continued, the suspect wearing a red jacket returned and kicked the other officer in the back.
Kelvin Arocha, 19, Wilson Juarez, 21, Yeoman Rebellon, 24, and Darwin Gomez Izquiel, 19, all arrested by two New York City police officers. He has been charged with assaulting the. (New York City Police Department)
A second hooded suspect wearing a backpack then arrived at the scene and delivered a large swinging kick to the officer’s head.The immigrant falls to the ground trying to perform a kick.
The suspects were then seen running away. Police said the unidentified officers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. One police officer suffered cuts to his face and another sustained bruises to his body, officials said.
Earlier this week, authorities charged the four people with various charges including assaulting a police officer, gang assault, obstruction of government, and disturbing the peace.
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The attack comes as city leaders struggle to cope with an influx of immigrants from Texas. That’s because services are strained and more and more residents are losing patience over how to deal with the surge.
New York State Sen. Rob Alt, Gov. Hochul and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to FOX News Digital’s requests for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
