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US Community Tribunal hear testimony of police brutality

Friday, 03 April 2015 10:19 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 03 April 2015 10:19 AM ]

community organizations have convened a tribunal to hear testimony from victims of police brutality in New York City

Caleb Maupin
Press TV, New York

The historic National Black Theater located near 125th street in Harlem became the site of a large gathering of anti-racist activists and community members. The gathering heard testimony from African-American residents of New York City, who each described instances of being choked, punched, or otherwise brutalized or mistreated by the police.

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr., described how his elderly father, a decorated war veteran, was shot and killed by police after simply calling for help in his home.

A young activist named Prince Hakim, described how being brutalized by the police on New York City's subways pushed him to become politically active, and to place the problem of police brutality in a global context.

People's Power Assembly organizers said the tribunal was vitally important, because the problem of police violence is so widespread.

The organizers intend to re-convene the People's Tribunal in the near future and discuss what actions need to be taken to address the issue of police brutality.

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