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Ramarley Graham’s Family Continues to Demand New York Police Be Punished

By Zach Williams | February 5, 2016

Ramarley Graham’s family and supporters commemorated the fourth anniversary of his death in downtown Manhattan with a candlelight vigil and rally in front of City Hall.

The 18-year-old unarmed black man died after police officers burst into his Bronx home without a warrant and fatally shot him.

Councilman ‘Appalled’ by Alleged Police Brutality of Bronx Boy Smashed Through Window

By | May 27, 2014

"I don’t think there’s a bigger betrayal of the public trust than when police brutalize citizens," said Councilman Ritchie Torres

Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at Saturday's press conference.

After Police Allegedly Smash Boy Through Window, Sharpton Demands Investigation

By | May 24, 2014

The Rev. Al Sharpton addressed a packed crowd at the National Action Network demanding the dismissal of the officers from the police department.