The Newark Police Department is facing allegations of excessive force and discriminatory policing, prompting a high-profile investigation by the Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.
According to sources, the investigation was launched in May 2011 and has been ongoing for over three years, examining allegations of misuse of force and discriminatory policing practices within the department.
Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Jocelyn Samuels, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman for the District of New Jersey, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and Newark Police Director Eugene Venable will hold a press conference to announce the results of the investigation.
The press conference is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. EDT at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, located at 970 Broad Street, Seventh Floor, Newark, New Jersey.
All media must present government-issued photo I.D. (such as driver’s license) as well as valid media credentials to attend the press conference. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Rebekah Carmichael or Matt Reilly at 973-645-2888 or Rebekah.Carmichael@usdoj.gov.
The investigation has been ongoing since May 2011, and the results of the probe are expected to shed light on the allegations of excessive force and discriminatory policing within the Newark Police Department.
The Newark Police Department is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, and serves a diverse population of over 277,000 residents. The department has faced criticism in the past for its handling of high-profile cases, including allegations of police brutality and racial profiling.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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