NYC HOMELESS MAN DIES FROM CHOKEHOLD: Alvin Bragg Arrests Marine on Charges
Introduction
A Marine has been arrested and charged for the death of a homeless man in New York City. Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, announced on Tuesday that the Marine, who has not been identified, was charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The charges stem from an incident in May 2021, when the Marine allegedly used a chokehold on the homeless man, causing his death.
The Incident
The incident occurred on May 25, 2021, when the Marine encountered the homeless man, identified as 45-year-old Richard Rivera, on a street in Manhattan. According to the district attorney’s office, the Marine approached Rivera and attempted to arrest him for allegedly stealing a bicycle. When Rivera resisted, the Marine allegedly used a chokehold on him, causing him to lose consciousness.
Rivera was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The medical examiner’s office later determined that Rivera’s cause of death was „compression of neck during physical restraint.“ The Marine was initially placed on administrative duty pending an investigation into the incident.
The Charges
On Tuesday, Bragg announced that the Marine had been arrested and charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. „This defendant’s alleged actions caused the death of Richard Rivera, a member of our community who was struggling with homelessness,“ Bragg said in a statement. „We will hold this defendant accountable for his actions and seek justice for Mr. Rivera and his loved ones.“
The Marine faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter. The charge of criminally negligent homicide carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. The Marine is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday.
Conclusion
The arrest and charges against the Marine come amid a national reckoning over police brutality and the use of force by law enforcement. Chokeholds have been banned by the New York City Police Department since 2020, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The incident also highlights the ongoing issue of homelessness in New York City, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bragg, who was recently elected as Manhattan’s first Black district attorney, has vowed to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct. „We will not hesitate to prosecute those who abuse their power and harm our communities,“ Bragg said in a statement. „We must have a criminal justice system that is fair, just, and accountable to all.“ The case against the Marine is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved
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MARINE ARRESTED: Alvin Bragg Charges Marine for Chokehold Death of NYC Homeless Man
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