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Responses to Cop Verdict

Although NYPD officers Kenneth Moreno and Franklin Mata were convicted of three counts of official misconduct, their acquittal on more serious rape charges is drawing  a lot of anger.

The City Council sent out a number of statements harshly criticizing the verdict.

City Council Speaker Quinn: “shocked and disappointed.”

Councilwoman Lappin: “saddened and dismayed.”

Councilwoman Mendez: “disappointing.”

Councilwoman Ferreras: “appalled…disheartened.”

Councilwoman Brewer: “destroys the trust between women and the police department.” Read More