Assemblyman Dov Hikind will be holding a press conference Monday morning, following the release of security tapes from a Crown Heights youth center that shows two police officers repeatedly beating a 21 year old student who had been spending the night at the facility.
“Based on what I have seen I am in absolute shock that something like this happened and it obviously requires a very serious investigation,” Hikind told VIN News last night, after viewing the footage which was obtained from the ALIYA Institute’s security cameras.
The press conference will take place at 11:30 AM this morning at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown Street, at the corner of Albany Avenue in Crown Heights.
According to Barry Sugar of the Jewish Leadership Council in Crown Heights, on Oct 8 2012, police were called to the scene by an unidentified individual who entered the center in the early morning hours and asked the student, Ehud Halevi, to leave the premises, despite Halevi’s assurances that he had permission to spend the night at the facility.
Sugar told VIN News that many students at the ALIYA Institute have keys to the East New York Avenue facility.
“The video, which begins at 4:03 AM on Shemini Atzeres shows the NYPD officers entering the room, waking up Ehud and demanding that he leave,” said Sugar.
“Confused and disoriented, Ehud tells the cops that he has permission to be there. The cops do not listen to him or attempt to verify his right to be there and, instead, move to arrest him.”
The footage shows Halevi backing away from the two officers as they approach him with handcuffs and a violent confrontation ensues for approximately two minutes with the officers beating Halevi repeatedly first with their fists, and then with a nightstick, as Halevi covers his head with his arms in order to protect himself.
While the video does show ten additional police officers arriving on scene to assist the officers it does not appear to show Halevi fighting back against the officers in any way.
Halevi was held on Rikers Island for four days and charged with nine counts of criminal activity which included assaulting and injuring an officer.
VIN News has confirmed that the NYPD has seen the security footage. The NYPD told VIN News they hope to have a response to the video shortly.
Hikind, who confirmed that Halevi had permission to spend the night at the ALIYA Institute, called the actions of the two officers horrifying and is planning on holding a press conference later today.
“Those two officers behaved like animals,” said Hikind. “Watching it made me and everyone who watched it with me sick. It wasn’t a question of whether or not he had permission to be there, which he did, how can two police officers who are sworn to uphold the law, break the law like that?
"I have been close with the NYPD for years and there are so many fine officers but clearly these are two bad apples. What I saw on that video was beyond comprehension and we will be calling for an investigation into this matter.”
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1
doesnt seem right
seems like theres more to the story
(10/14/2012 11:42:25 PM)
2
Justice in Cameras
This just shows why video cameras are so important. Yes he did resist arrest, but any reasonable person can see from this video that the Police use unnecessary force. It will be because of this video that those involved will be brought to justice. Just another reason to install video cameras on your property.
(10/14/2012 11:43:43 PM)
3
OMG
THE GUY LOOKS LKIKE HES DEAD AND THEY STILL BEAT HIM WHAT THE HECK!
(10/14/2012 11:45:23 PM)
4
OMG!
Im sorry right or wrong does not allow this kind of treatment! WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!!
(10/14/2012 11:51:40 PM)
5
back up
they should have called for back up at the begining not after they beat him up
(10/14/2012 11:52:14 PM)
6
Not Normal!!!
These cops should be fired because of the way they were reacting and non stop punching & hitting the guy i'm sure these cops were able to arrest him with out all the violence.
Thanks for posting this clip.
(10/14/2012 11:52:48 PM)
7
hitler will be proud with this officer
(10/14/2012 11:55:34 PM)
8
I was nearly in tears couldn't watch
Yikes! Help, I hope this footage helps convict these monsters! Uch!!! Is he ok? Did he break any bones!?
(10/14/2012 11:57:52 PM)
9
Joe
Anger, Anger, Anger. We need 2 be united with this case, that's the only way that justice will happen.
(10/15/2012 12:00:07 AM)
10
we miss Inspector simonneti
the cops hated inspector simonneti because he busted their chops and held them accountable and made them do their job, btw crime is up in the 71st pct. by 60 percent this month and only in the 71, we miss inspector simmoneti,
(10/15/2012 12:01:59 AM)
11
Hope these cops are punished for their outburst
(10/15/2012 12:02:02 AM)
12
Shocking!!
This is absolute police brutality.
(10/15/2012 12:02:32 AM)
13
do you know what would happen in williamsburg tomorrow ??????
(10/15/2012 12:09:59 AM)
14
Really?
Of course this was excessive force (Reminiscent of our LAPD) but then you see there was no less than 12 cops that showed up. Maybe if they were worrying about the thieves and burglars and rapists like they should be......
(10/15/2012 12:12:21 AM)
15
All cops are low lives!!!
maybe in the good old days the cops were there to protect and cared about ppl etc. - today the average cop simply is not qualified for any job...
(10/15/2012 12:12:30 AM)
16
police need a warrant to enter
who called the police and what right did they have to enter a private residence? completely over the line a complaint should be filed
(10/15/2012 12:13:57 AM)
17
helloooooo att collive
this video should not be posted kids look at collive without their parents over their heads...
(10/15/2012 12:19:43 AM)
18
ARE YOU WATCHING THE VIDEO?
This man NEVER RESISTED ARREST NOR DID HE LIFT A FINGER. The cops are supposed to RESTRAIN a person NOT BEAT HIM. Thank GD for the video. SUE the city and make them pay for the hoodlums they hire as the face of the law.
(10/15/2012 12:21:04 AM)
19
something does not add up
How did the police even know he was there? If he had permission to stay there, what was the problem and who called the police??
(10/15/2012 12:22:53 AM)
20
let us know if the 'guy' was compensated
those two police and the third that left should be 'struck off'! so many for the poor defenseless person and yet... when it comes to 'muggings' and 'murder' there is no one to help!! HaShem Yishmor
(10/15/2012 12:31:40 AM)
21
Delete this post
This is not suitable - young kids click on any vids - i almost threw up watching that and i'm not a little kid. This is not the place for this video. You could have had the piece without the vid. Delete NOW
(10/15/2012 12:34:33 AM)
22
I AM OUTRAGED]
This is INCREDIBLY DISTURBING. WHY hasn't anything been done about this until now?
(10/15/2012 12:41:55 AM)
23
Joe
This story is going viral. Sadly the 1st site took the liberty to post the victims name without his permission.
Now that it is public B"H its going viral. And the cops won't be able to hush this up.
(10/15/2012 12:44:57 AM)
24
pig cops
I love the fat cop who runs in with his pants falling down and he has to hold onto his belt.
(10/15/2012 12:50:27 AM)
25
right or wrong
Resisting arrest is not cool and aside for the legal trouble can get a person killed.
The second cop say the words you are under arrest your next move is to comply period. I am only making this point so that others who see this video should understand how NOT to behave.
(10/15/2012 12:51:50 AM)
26
collive?
This doesnt seem like you.... keep to the professionalism please
(10/15/2012 1:05:06 AM)
27
PLEASE READ: THE POINT
Is not the victim had a right to be there, was sleeping, drunk or if he RESISTED ARREST.
The point is that once he is down, they just keep beating him up, pointlessly and mercilessly.
THAT IS THE POINT.
The answer:
DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD! PROTEST AND MARCH! GET OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE.
New York's finnest must learn their place.
SICK.
(10/15/2012 1:15:11 AM)
28
well of course
The other 9 cops came later on purpose. They gave the first 2 and 3 cops time to beat up the guy and when they showed up they could say they didn't see anything
(10/15/2012 1:31:18 AM)
29
BLOODY MURDER !!!
the cop(s) should be charged with attempted MURDER !!!
the community must protect the venerable. Especially against such vicious murderous blows.
(10/15/2012 1:36:36 AM)
30
someone mossered on him
and he had permission to stay there. they should not cause this abusive attack on a non armed youngster.
(10/15/2012 1:49:04 AM)
31
this cop is a thug
he is a thug that should be put in jail asap, the guy had full permission to sleep in aliya.
with in 15 seconds of these cops coming in they were already putting the the cuffs on, that is against police policy , they should have waited for a seargent to come and verify the facts.
resisting arrest???? B.S. how would you feel if you are a guest at someones home and you are awoken in middle of the night and told to get out and when you say that have right to be there they try and arrest you???
(10/15/2012 1:58:14 AM)
32
SICK
SICK SICK SICK AND SICK.
(10/15/2012 1:59:03 AM)
33
Am I missing somthing.
The guy was resisting arrest, and yes, fighting back. Thats what you get when u resist or fight back. It's a bit excessive on the polices part, but I would be surprised if anyone was fired etc becouse of it. Let this be a lesson to all: if for whatever reason, a police is arresting u, Dont be a smart alec, and don't resist. It's only making a bad situation a lot worse.
(10/15/2012 2:21:54 AM)
34
whats up with them?
why do these american police act so stupidly. they don;t have a brain.
(10/15/2012 2:28:13 AM)
35
Questions that need answering
Who called the cops in the first place? Has Aliyah released a statement? Where were Aliyah directors when we needed them? Did the guest have permission to sleep the night? Time to prosecute to the fullest.
(10/15/2012 2:36:58 AM)
36
send this to all the media
PLEASE SEND THIS TO ALL THE MEDIA TODAY
(10/15/2012 2:39:23 AM)
37
Aliyah "Comfort Suite?"
Is this at the Aliyah "Comfort Suite" advertised on several sites?
(10/15/2012 2:43:34 AM)
38
He deserved it
I'm sorry a Jew was hurt, but this guy certainly deserved it
If you think the police are not being fair to you, cooperate and later fight it I'm court. The past thing you want to do is resist arrest. And for that, this guy deserved the beating.
(10/15/2012 3:25:24 AM)
39
to number 9
Talk for yourself. The inspector wasn't there and can't be accountable for every nutjob in his force. Maybe Ray Kelly should be fired? Or maybe it's just impossible for NYPD to anticipate every wackjob on their force's outbursts.
(10/15/2012 5:23:06 AM)
40
" WHY ARE OUR LEADERS SILENT "
The deplorable silence by the lay and Rabbinic leadership of our community is an abonimation.Who is the Jewish person that brought the police in to deal with a possible worse case of tresspassing.Why did the officers attempt to handcuff the person instead of just asking him to leave the premises. The Nazi like bestiality portrayed by the officers is on par with the nefarious actions of the police in the Rodney King beatings, and without doubt less justified in this case. We do not have all the facts, and a statement from Aliya themselves would help us better to understand the cirumstances. Regardless of such, the brutal actions of these officers is still not justified, and it is an outrage that this is not being sent to the general media.Had this ocurred in any other Jewish neighberhood the public outcry would be of epic proportion. Being quiet and complacent in the face of this by all factions of our religious and political leadership is an abhorrence. Should there be any truth to the rumors of a coverup by our officials it is then truly a sad day for us, and is reminiscent of the complacency by leadership that allowed shameful movements such as Nazism to arise to power. We as Yidden do not react by rioting in the streets, but we must not let this pass without making the appropiate public outcry it deserves. Those in power must be held to account for the silence so far. Should any Jewish politician, from within or outside the community be involved in any form or fashion in a coverup, it has to be publicized, and they must be held to task. Allowing this pass by without the due deserved recriminations will only open the door to further unjustified police brutality. Every single person in our community should be calling our leadership and demanding viable answers. We must not be silent. SD
(10/15/2012 6:15:16 AM)
41
wt
really?
(10/15/2012 6:26:01 AM)
42
Poor Boy
Police officers must go to prison for beating sleeping innocent boy. This boy needs help from community.
(10/15/2012 7:00:32 AM)
43
crwn hts mom
really really terrible. shame on the police.
(10/15/2012 8:30:38 AM)
44
darn cops
I smell lawsuit! I hope he gets $$$$$$$$$$$$. Police=corruption (71st)
(10/15/2012 8:49:42 AM)
45
if not for the VIDEO this cop's lies would go un-noticed!!!!
Thank God for the video evidence which shows the cop as having some serious SADISTIC RAGE & he cant wait to find his next victim "PUNCHING BAG"
this giddy cop must be stopped befre he shoots someone, to get his next twisted fix, these things escelate, today he cant wait to punch someone into a pulp, tomorow that thrill wont cut it & he will need something more sadistic
you can tell the difference between a decent, disciplined cop, & this rotten-apple who surly has some MAJOR unresolved AGGRESSION issues!
the cop insisted on NOT ALLOWING HIM TO PROVE THAT HE WAS AUTHORIZED to be there as he was for over a month!
(10/15/2012 8:49:47 AM)
46
his crime! Sleeping, & insisting the truth! that he WAS permitted to be there by the owner-director!
this trigger-happy cop is in serious trouble now! thanks to the video that exposes who was the one itching for trouble!!
(10/15/2012 8:52:23 AM)
47
SADDEST!! ITCHING FOR A FIGHT!!
videos don't lie!! this bully cop is in deep deep major trouble!!! as he deserves!
as a cop your there to decrease NOT ESCALATE violence!!
(10/15/2012 8:59:37 AM)
48
he came for "ACTION" & he wont leave w/o some "ACTION"
despite that the kid was not the trespasser the cops accused him of being! the cop wasn't looking for the truth or law, only for a good fight!! & POWER TRIP!!
(10/15/2012 9:05:00 AM)
49
My Daddy always taught me.....
to do what the Policeman says...cuz if you don't they want to show who is boss. I feel sorry for him, but when the police come, you have to be compliant. that's the whole story.
(10/15/2012 9:08:44 AM)
50
Rodny King got justice
and he was drunk out of his mind and resisting arrest! this guy should get a lot more from the NYPD including the firing and criminal prosecuting of the officers involved!
(10/15/2012 9:10:24 AM)
51
I wouldn't believe it, if not for the video!!
this sicko cop will not allow the facts slow down his craving for a POWER-TRIP!!! he decided this kid will get arrested regardless of the facts! we don't have time to find out the facts!!
we are too eager to some (innocent sleeping) guy up!!
for this cop it aint about preventing criminals! its about FIGHTING & SELFISH-SADISTIC thrills!!
(10/15/2012 9:17:58 AM)
52
this guy was trying to explain himself, trying to clarify the facts FIRST!! WHY RUSH TO ARREST???
clearly, this cop is a thug! who's eagerness for a fight & aggression rather than justice, is his downfall!!
he is a liability for any police department!! he needs his sick fun & will make sure to get it!!
The sleeping guy had full permission to sleep in aliya.
its against protocol for a cop to assume tresspassing without a property owner or director making the claim of trespassing!
in his rush to fight he skipped basic protocol!!
within 15 seconds of these cops coming in they were already putting the the cuffs on, that is against police policy , they should have waited for a sergeant to come and VERIFY THE FACTS!!
if the sleeping-guy wasn't well trained how to handle such cops, that does NOT JUSTIFY POLICE BRUTALITY!!
resisting arrest???? B.S. how would you feel if you are a guest at someones home and you are awoken in middle of the night and told to get out and when you say that have right to be there they try and arrest you???
(10/15/2012 9:31:19 AM)
53
ANOTHER ALIYA SUCCESS STORY
BH BSD
SAD
(10/15/2012 9:43:42 AM)
54
AND.....
BH BSD
AND THE POLICE WERE THERE BECAUSE?
(10/15/2012 9:47:14 AM)
55
number 14
All cops are low lives? Do you know how hard it was to train to be a cop for me? I may not live in New York as a cop, but i'm sorry, most people who live in crown heights simply aren't qualified for any jobs. don't talk badly about a career just because these two cops had an outburst!
(10/15/2012 9:47:56 AM)
56
Share this video and make it go viral
If you care about this, share this video and make it go viral. Hold their feet to the fire.
There is NO EXCUSE for this unmitigated brutality. The police officers behaved like animals, totally unprofessional. Its seems that the officer needs a year in anger management.
It is frightening to think that these officers are roaming the streets, all armed. G-d have mercy.
(10/15/2012 9:57:45 AM)
57
to #32
You must be a really heartless person to say he deserved it. How the heck did this innocent guy deserve it?
He stayed over the Youth Center with permission, the cops did not give him a chance to speak up rather they beat him like a batter.
Even if you DO RESIST ARREST, you dont deserve such a brutal beating, The kid didnt even get to speak out that he had permission, they just beat the poor kid up.
Whoever the heck you are, you are simply heartless to even say such a thing. Jew or not, I believe no human being deserves to be punished for something like this.
Now to my comment I wanted to make before I read #32's NONSENSE comment...
I personally know the guy thats being beaten up, FOR NO REASON. You think someone who did nothing but lay there innocently with permission DESERVES such a brutal beating? My friend, you need some mental checkup.... you really have no sense of whats right or wrong.
I think it's pretty messed up that the cops can abuse their rights and get away with it. He's getting beaten up as if he is some sort of criminal, when in reality, he did not do anything wrong. He's a good guy, I know Ehud since Elementary School, Like someone mentioned “wouldn't hurt a fly”. I really pity Ehud, and we should all. He is a struggler, always has his struggles in life, and now to add insult to injury, he gets beaten up by these heartless pigs rather than protecting our community!! Poor Ehud! What really bothers me is that cops don't do their job whenever there is a real crime, they like to punish the innocent in terms of parking tickets, bike tickets, jwalking, and This?!?! Open your eyes people of CH! We must take a stand! How much longer do the innocent need to be punished for such none sense!! Ehud, defenseless, didn't know what was flying when he woke up, he wanted to talk with the cop about why he shouldn't be arrested and speak up, but no, this sick pig ( who I'm not gonna call cop because when I was a kid I learned that cops are people who we should respect because they protect us, I was wrong) was beating the kid up like he's a peice of garbage! Like as if they're at a mixed martial arts match or something, that is not the conduct for an officer like that, and he needs to be the one stripped of his rights of being a “guardian of our streets” as they call the cops.
My heart goes out to u Ehud, I hope you get out of this nonsense situation!
(10/15/2012 10:07:52 AM)
58
so sad
i have heard that the boy was not drunk but is special needs.
(10/15/2012 10:10:43 AM)
59
not the first time
my son was also brutally treated, for no reason at all, by the people at Aliya last year. Who's going to stop this abuse by our US gvnt? The police are suppose to be protecting us.Will this be another injustice ignored in Crown Heights?
(10/15/2012 10:11:31 AM)
60
who is the guy that walked in with the cops
seems like he goes out right when they start
(10/15/2012 10:15:01 AM)
61
f8it
he should sue the city for $100mil and the cop should go to jail; the cop looked like he was molested when he was a child
(10/15/2012 10:19:54 AM)
62
stand stood Police
If I were confronted with a shirtless long haired afro sporting male between 20-30 years old and I asked him politely to cooperate while we sort things out after getting a 911 call to respond to a violent intruder and then this man attacked me as I was cuffing him....if he attacked me....I would be tempted to subdue him to the point where he could not attack back again . Seems like the police officer felt threatened and subdued with energy a violent criminal?
(10/15/2012 10:46:43 AM)
63
Police Brutality
We should march like the African Americans do. I this would happen to a black man, all hell would break loose! We have to unite against this brutality!
(10/15/2012 10:46:46 AM)
64
stay home
why is it with all the elections and so called leadership do we need to import hikind to come to OUR comunity and work up pepole?
what happened is wrong and we should deal with it properly. not by anatgaonizing the NYPD by outside agitators.
get ready for the ticket blitz.
(10/15/2012 10:49:29 AM)
65
muktza moiser?
who called the cops on yomtov???
(10/15/2012 10:53:24 AM)
66
We don't even know the full story!
No one can say anything till we hear the full story, maybe there is something beyng the video that we don't know.
(10/15/2012 10:53:26 AM)
67
NICE QUESTIONS PEOPLE! WHERE ARE THE ANSWERS??
Who is going to give us answers?????
And the location's guard opened the door twice, saw the violent, and closed the door. Is he still working there?????
The Police women dropped her stick on the floor, picked it up, and ran to hit the guy with it, many times. Pure ego and pure violent!!!!
I hope that they will get punished for it by the Police. They do not represent the USA Police well !! Thank you Hashem for getting it all on camera!
(10/15/2012 10:58:29 AM)
68
why is
thisnot posted on you tube etc. only way to make this viral is by sending the link to all you can.
there's no excuse for a cop to swing fists. ever. that's a fight. cops are to use their baton to subdue. and in this case the protocol is that they wait foir backup. there was no threat to either cop iof they waited. he had no weapon. there is some salt and pepper missing to the story as otehrspoint out, including what was said, but the initial fist swinging by the cop is inexcusable.
(10/15/2012 11:06:46 AM)
69
Question:
Who was that first guy who was in there complaining and then walked out when they started beating him?
(10/15/2012 11:15:33 AM)
70
concerned
If you need a lawyer call 1-800-PAULHEUBNER
(10/15/2012 11:18:27 AM)
71
PLEASE READ: THE POINT
Is not the victim had a right to be there, was sleeping, drunk or if he RESISTED ARREST.
The point is that once he is down, they just keep beating him up, pointlessly and mercilessly.
THAT IS THE POINT.
The answer:
DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD! PROTEST AND MARCH! GET OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE.
New York's finnest must learn their place.
SICK.
(10/15/2012 11:37:56 AM)
72
#55 nice try to slip in FALSE PRAPAGANDA
you wrote: If I were confronted with a shirtless long haired afro" correction: They confronted him! they woke him up!! he told them he had permission & he can get the boss on the phone, they insisted to ignore him & told him to stand up!
you wrote: "asked him politely to cooperate while we sort things out" according to the witness the cops were very aggressive & NOT POLITE nor professional!
you wrote: "after getting a 911 call to respond to a violent intruder" simply FALSE he was permitted & asleep!!
you wrote: "this man attacked me as I was cuffing him".... why proceed to cuff him, why not make sure your complainant is not a prank!! keep things calm & stay back from the couch, don't try to provoke the man who's asleep! you wrote: "I would be tempted to subdue him" cops are trained to swiftly mnouvar even very large ppl to the ground almost effortlessly! there was no attempt by both cops to swift him down nor to call in backup before lunging at him with a vicious beating!
you wrote: "subdued with energy a violent criminal" hmm so he is a violent criminal for sleeping or attempting to contact the boss to show the cops they got the wrong guy or worse a prank caller who they never verified was in fact the boss
(10/15/2012 11:45:32 AM)
73
WHAT DO YOU CALL
A thug that likes to beat up mercilessly someone who doesn't want to fight with him?
"NEW YORK'S FINEST "
From yours truly JARTAMAN
(10/15/2012 11:47:21 AM)
74
some pal has a grudge, calls the cop, cop doesn't verify, beats senselessly!
some protocol was surely not followed by the cop! surely grounds for a law suite, since had they followed procedure he would have never gotten senselessly beat & all the anguish im sure this would have caused him!!
(10/15/2012 11:48:12 AM)
75
Lesson:
Dont be an idiot and resist arrest. Police are often in tense situations where they never know how dangerous a person really is. The police were definitely overly agressive, but c'mon, the jewish guy was stupid by fighting with a police officer, and kinda deserves teh whooping that he got
(10/15/2012 12:04:54 PM)
76
#61
It is on youtube. Click play on the video here and look at the bottom right corner below the progress bar. there's a youtube icon that will take you to the page. Post it on facebook, twitter, email, whatever you can to get the video seen. right now it's at 1000 views.
Also, I agree. the fact that the officer had time to throw down the cuffs and put up his fists like it was a boxing ring while Halevi's hands were down at his sides is proof this was more than subduing a resistant person. That officer was looking for a fight. They should both be fired.
(10/15/2012 12:36:50 PM)
77
Another question that will never be answered:
This guy who called the cops- - so if he thinks this guy must be a violent intruder for sleeping there in middle of the night, WHAT ON EARTH WAS HE DOING THERE AT 4:00AM?????
(10/15/2012 12:50:35 PM)
78
go to the youtube page and share it!
if you want your voice to be heard, go to the youtube page and share it on your social media network, facebook, twitter etc
(10/15/2012 12:53:47 PM)
79
#38
same should happen to you
(10/15/2012 1:01:25 PM)
80
to think
In Crown Heights
(10/15/2012 1:03:08 PM)
81
what on earth?!?!?!?!?
all he neede was a place to sleeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dear god!!!!!!!!
(10/15/2012 1:04:14 PM)
82
wow, this video is shocking
I cannot believe what I just saw. This is what the police do when noone is looking. I guess we always knew the truth but pretended not to. If the police department doesnt do something about these guys we should riot like the other communities.
(10/15/2012 1:04:25 PM)
83
omg
This looks like ww2 Nazi police men
(10/15/2012 1:04:46 PM)
84
how crazy would you need to be to to give this cop a gun again
(10/15/2012 1:13:33 PM)
85
WHY ALL THE SURPRISE/SHOCK??
The cops in Crown Heights are always cruel and vioelent. This is NOTHING NEW.Unfortunately thse kinds of incidents happen quite often and noone does anything. Allso they don't have a video so you cant prove who was at fault . Here there is a video so FINALLY there can be some justice.
(10/15/2012 1:22:15 PM)
86
Like this page on FB
Tell everyone you know to watch this! It's an outrage!! We cannot stand by and let our people be abused like this!
(10/15/2012 1:24:57 PM)
87
Guy In The Backround
who the heck is standing there untill the hitting starts then he vanishes WHATS UP WITH THAT?!?!?!
(10/15/2012 1:31:23 PM)
88
Savage, Excessive & Mean spirited!!
completely unprofessional & out-right dereliction of duty!
a shameful stain on the NYPD for harboring such vengeful bitter types
(10/15/2012 1:44:08 PM)
89
OMG!!!!!
Im shaking!!!! The policemen look like they were enjoying every minute!!! How did the kid stand up after he was beaten???
(10/15/2012 1:47:55 PM)
90
nyc
was this guy fired yet?
(10/15/2012 1:57:41 PM)
91
most cops know better!!
crown heights has a great pct commander, i'm sure he will stand up to this thug & show leadership!!
(10/15/2012 2:09:12 PM)
92
WHAT IS THIS, NAZI GERMANY??!!!
I can't believe waht I am watching! However it is very graphic and I dont think it should be posted here. kids should not be seeing this.
(10/15/2012 2:14:00 PM)
93
71st is taking steps
inside sources confirm this cop will be paying with his job!
he will not be allowed to wild a bitton or gone in the future
(10/15/2012 2:20:44 PM)
94
DEMONSTRATION 770
YES LETS MAKE A DEMONSTRATION @ 71st PRECINT TO SHOW WE ARE STANDING FOR EACH OTHER AND 1 800 PAULHUBENER = POLICE SAME MESHUGAS...NOT A GOOD IDEA, NO WAY!!! ALIYA COMING UP WITH BIG DANEIRO $$$$
(10/15/2012 2:24:56 PM)
95
keep it positive pls On this site we voice our opinions respectfully
& yes it is true that the new comander is a good-guy
i hope he has the courage to show leadership under preasure
(10/15/2012 2:40:24 PM)
96
YASHER KOACH
NANNY BLUMEBERG!!!! KEEP VOTING FOR BIG GOVERNMENT AND THESE BEATINGS WILL BE THE NORM
(10/15/2012 2:43:35 PM)
97
take this video off
this video is disgusting and sickening, give a link or something, not on col
(10/15/2012 2:47:36 PM)
98
Well, thank god for the video
THere can be no cover up here. The video shows the terrible brutality, that I am sure goes on very often.
(10/15/2012 2:49:38 PM)
99
is the boy okay?
is he okay now?
(10/15/2012 2:51:00 PM)
100
Drudge
Wow! It's on drudge!!
(10/15/2012 2:55:45 PM)
101
Truly sickening
I havent seen anything like this before. I am so shocked. How could they beat that poor defenseless kid??
(10/15/2012 3:18:13 PM)
102
101
It's always a bad idea to resist arrest. At worst he would have spent the night in jail. Instead he spent 4 in Riker's Island and is now facing criminal charges. I'd say he made things infinitely worse for himself. I'm sorry he got beaten, but just because he's Jewish doesn't mean he didn't do something incredibly stupid. Pretty much everyone knows that if you resist arrest it is possible that you'll get the stuffing beat out of you. Also he's not some kid. He's 21 year old man and based on the video looks rather tall and well built. If I met him in a alley and he stepped towards me like he does to the cops I would feel threatened. That being said, once the guys in a fetal position cops don't need to keep beating him.
(10/15/2012 3:29:26 PM)
103
poor guy
i think any cops that were there before the fight and after should be charged with something they are such sick people
(10/15/2012 3:39:09 PM)
104
I dont get it
Something doesnt make sense. Did he have permission to be there or not. And if he did, then who called the police? Who was in charge? Why didnt the person who called the police find out if he could be there or not? Something doesnt add up here...
(10/15/2012 3:40:14 PM)
105
Thanks for posting
IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR US TO SEE HOW BRUTAL OUR OWN COPS ARE! STAY OUT OF THEIR WAY FOR YOUR OWN SAKE! THEY ARE ANIMALS! I HOPE HE SUES AND MAKES MILLIONS! RIKERS ISLAND FOR 4 DAYS HELP!!!!!!
(10/15/2012 3:47:42 PM)
106
Mendel R.
Why arent we demonstrating? Where are our commuinity leaders? Why are we not all gathered in front of the 71 demanding that action be taken? In any other community they would have done this days ago!!!
(10/15/2012 4:27:49 PM)
107
not normal!
these cops have to be held accountable fo rtheir actions! why do they always act like they are above the law? i'm so sick of this, this is just so wrong!
(10/15/2012 4:34:24 PM)
108
what happened to the young man?
does anyone know? is he ok? was he seriously hurt? there's no information on that
(10/15/2012 4:42:38 PM)
109
crown heights resident
I heard that it was a young guy from Crown Heights who called the cops. why whould he do that? why wasn't he told that it was ok for the man to sleep there? it seems like its very not organized over there.
(10/15/2012 4:49:33 PM)
110
pathetic
look how hes using his self defense training. he goes into the fighting stance before he starts swinging. self defense my foot. look how they use their training.
(10/15/2012 4:52:00 PM)
111
101
this guy clearly resisted arrest. the police officers were called by an aliya member and let in by the same aliya member. did the police officer punch the guy too many times? absolutely; this is a settlement out of court no doubt..on our tax dollars, thank you aliya for housing vagrants, which as it seems, has caused an inner conflict within your constituency, now we foot the bill. nice going!
(10/15/2012 4:58:45 PM)
112
nebach...
very sad
(10/15/2012 5:07:50 PM)
113
ommmmmgggggg
this is crazy i cant believe it I am sick from watching this how can this be we need moshiach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(10/15/2012 5:13:45 PM)
114
thats so sad
By the way they were hitting him you would think he is drinking 33 ozs of soda
(10/15/2012 5:19:55 PM)
115
Where is the statement from the Precinct?
What does the 71st precinct have to say for themselves? Why have we not heard one word from them about this? Are they going to do anything about it?
(10/15/2012 5:38:50 PM)
116
Yirmi
That's what I call excessive force! What the heck! No Justice, No peace! We cannot stand idly by on our brother's blood. We must show them that we don't take this kind of garbage. I'm so mad right now after seeing this video!
(10/15/2012 5:46:54 PM)
117
thank you collive for posting this
This has to be seen b the world. We can't go on pretending this didn't happen.
(10/15/2012 6:26:05 PM)
118
AT LEAST THE TRUTH IS KNOWN NOW
Although it may not be a good idea to resist arrest, and i'm sorry for what this young man suffered, the hashgocho protis of his resistance has shown us what kind of brutality is around, which we would not have been able to prove without this happening. There is only OneTrue Judge who has everything on video. MOSHIACH NOW
(10/15/2012 6:46:39 PM)
119
wow this is really depressing
you think we've made progress , and then this happens. wow.
(10/15/2012 6:59:01 PM)
120
Its says he was held for hurting an officer.
Which it said he didn't do and showed.
(10/15/2012 6:59:16 PM)
121
Sad.
Doesn't look to frum, harder to want to be a Jew now prob, going thru that. And the police better have been fired! -And imprisoned!- These police are worst than most criminals!
(10/15/2012 7:07:40 PM)
122
my freind
i know ehud was my roomadt in yeshiva amazing kid massive heart just a little simple
(10/15/2012 7:54:18 PM)
123
ALFRED E NEWMAN
THEY MUST BE DAVID DINKINS GRANDCHILDREN!!
(10/15/2012 8:40:20 PM)
124
RABBI MEIR KAHANE
SO NEXT TIME YOU SEE THOSE SMILING COPS STANDING ON KINGSTON/EASTERN PARKWAY YOU WILL KNOW NOW WHAT THEY REALLY THINK ABOUT YOU AND WHAT THEY WOULD DO TO YOU GIVEN THE CHANCE!
(10/15/2012 9:17:05 PM)
125
Drunk kid
Do we know what he's said to the cops? Do we know if he punched the po when he was on top of him? Kid deserves a felony for fighting the police and resisting.
(10/15/2012 9:39:47 PM)
126
Not surprising, PIGS will be pigs. Down and dirty, dumb and scum.
FAT, LAZY, HOLE-HEADED (donuts huh?) SCUM. There is nothing else to say about the NYPD in inner city areas, CH included. These PIGS are the only ones in this footage who actually BELONG on Rykers. Let's see if anything will actually be DONE, and no, dismissal from the 'force' (touché...) is not enough! I hope Hikind doesn't just talk on this one, and is willing to lose a few 'friends' in the NYPD to take this (repeated) issue to the TOP and such (repeatedly inaugurated) rotten scum Down, to the BOTTOM, where they belong!
(10/15/2012 9:41:24 PM)
127
objectively here...
have any of you WATCHED this?! it looks pretty clear from the position of the man's arms and legs and from the actions the police were taking (i.e. struggling to maneuver his limbs) that he was not only resisting arrest initially but fighting them the whole time! sorry people, i wanted to be with you but i don't see excessive force. at several points it even looks like they are basically trying to hold him down. plus, they didn't even go in fighting. there was extended conversation (for those who say he was only trying to talk and prove his point) before HE got aggressive and they tried unsuccessfully to restrain him.
(10/15/2012 9:43:19 PM)
128
This needs to b sent to EVERY news station
Let the NYPD morale be crushed, let their power-tripping-egos drop to their shaking knees, and let BLUMBERG step up (yes, get into heels if you darn well need!!) to the plate of real issues and responsibilities before the city is run by morally bankrupt and educationally bereft idiots. FURY is what this video should evoke in every viewer, and hate of the police force and this who 'uphold' it. Each man for his own. It's true. But we should BANG DOWN the doors of BLUMBERG, etc, until something is done about this. Off on his sugar soda outcry (not bad, but not nearly as impt!), his same sex equality issues, and BLUMBERG has lost the plot. BRING BACK GIULIANI and none of this would fly. Only maybe those cops would be flying out that door and into jail faster than the video could capture......
(10/15/2012 9:49:22 PM)
129
127
No, no excessive force at all.....unless it was you or your child huh? So you're one of those....hope it doesn't come to that for you to face and accept what's really in front of you!
(10/15/2012 9:52:17 PM)
130
129
@129 the man was fighting back the WHOLE time! you can see arms swinging and you can see him reach out and grab the cop again after they were on top of him! were they using excessive force when they were merely sitting on top of him pinning him down? because you can see him come back fighting after the brief pause. so yeah, i personally would never act violently like that to the police or anyone else for that matter and i would hope none of my children did the same!
(10/15/2012 10:20:27 PM)
131
HE WAS NOT FIGHTING BACK
No. He was not fighting back. Fighting back is what they did. What he did was swinging his arms away from the cuffs. He didn't want to be cuffed. A person has a right to know his crime before taken into custody. to me, it seemed like he didn't get it.
Back to my point: He WASN'T FIGHTING BACK. Fighting back would be using his fists.
(10/15/2012 10:58:41 PM)
132
éîç ùîí
I hope this guy is ok and also hope he will win 100000000 law suit against this Jew hatters
(10/15/2012 10:58:58 PM)
133
130
@130
The man was not fighting back when he was on the couch. Yes, he wrapped his arm around the cop THAT WAS ON TOP OF HIM.
TO me that seemed more like trying to protect himself. If you look closely, he quickly retracts it and wraps it around his head.
(10/15/2012 11:01:42 PM)
134
cher
weather ehud halevi had the right to be there or not or weather the cops had the right to ask him to leave or not that is another issue but if you look at the video from 1.06 till 1.20 he was resisting arrest from 1.06 till they finally started beating him at 1.20.if he would have listened to the officers & let the officers cuff him then this would would not have happened.from 1.06 till 1.20 if you can see how he is fighting with the officers there that,s what caused the officers to react like that.also 34 seconds into the video you can see how he suddenly moves forward & waves his hands at the male officer & the officer didn,t even do anything to him there but if you look at how the female officer tried to cuff him at 1.06 into the video & he was resisting that,s what caused the officers to react like that.
i am not saying anything about weather he had the right to be there or not or weather the officers had the right to ask him to leave or not but the way that was resisting arrest until the male officer finally gave him a punch at 1.20 into the video.at 1.06 into the video the female officer tried to cuff him & he resisted them until the male officer finally gave him a punch at 1.20 into the video.
even if i feel that the officer is wrong i would never fight with the officer the way he did it from 1.06 till 1.20 in the video.
if i was a guest at somebodie,s house & legally allowed to be there & the police would wake me up & ask me to leave i would simply tell the officers that i have permission to be there & i don,t undrstand why i am being asked to leave but i would never resist arrest the way he is doing it from 1.06 till 1.20.
if he would have told the officers that he has permission to be there & he doesn,t understand why they are asking him to leave & not resisted arrest then i really doubt it if the officers would have reacted like that.
at 34 seconds into the video the way he is moving towards the male officer & waving his hands at him at 34 seconds into the video & the way that he is resiting arrest from 1.06 until 1.20 into the video that,s what caused the officers to react like that.
besides him resisting arrest what,s he doing carrying marijuana on him?
now to all those that are calling this police brutality the way that he is moving forward to the male officer & waving his hands at him(34 seconds into the video)& the way that he is resisting arrest from 1.06 till 1.20 into the video that,s what caused the officers to react this way.sorry about that.
cher
(10/16/2012 1:36:16 AM)
135
sickening... i cant take it. those officers are animals with instinct that they cant control. whether he is right or wrong they are def wrong. Hashem yerachem
(10/16/2012 2:21:22 AM)
136
#127
have YOU seen the video?????? did u see the way they pummeled him with their fists?!?!?!?!?!
(10/16/2012 2:24:03 AM)
137
Well,
Its refreshing to see that at least NYPD is still beating white people.
(10/16/2012 4:24:13 AM)
138
134. 'Cher'.....
Only a cop or defensive official of sorts could react so calculatedly to such an emotionally pulling, horrifying piece of footage. Save your words for when and where you really need defenses, hopefully not for yourself or your own.
(10/16/2012 6:39:47 AM)
139
The most disturbing response may be 26
Keep to the professionalism?? You mean stick to denial? Well, no need to send anyone your mailing address. We know to find you in the bubble drifting westwards...good luck with wherever it takes you, hopefully none of your kids/family will find themselves in such a situation (the scum cops dont differentiate who they let loose on), I'd hate to think what you'd tell col then. KOL HAKAVOD COL for providing a forum here for ppl to (again) see the sickenibg reality of those 'profecting' our shchuna, keep it up until we bring them down.
(10/16/2012 6:47:40 AM)
140
sue
what are the chances he gets a jewish lawyer
(10/16/2012 8:14:05 AM)
141
can someone please answer
is the boy okay now? there is no information about that in the article
(10/16/2012 10:17:02 AM)
142
there is strengh in numbers
WE NEED A RALLY!! NOW!
(10/16/2012 10:36:47 AM)
143
Agree with 129 - Disturbing comment 26
Thank you COL for posting this video!!!! The truth must be told, to protect our own. We cannot hide these offenses under the rug any longer. The NYPD must be held accountable, and obviously the only way to get anyones attention is to make sure any incident such as this that has been recorded is publicized.
(10/16/2012 12:15:21 PM)
144
THE LESSON:
PROTEST AND MARCH! GET OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US!
DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE. THAT'S THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE SURE WE STAY SAFE!
(10/16/2012 1:12:37 PM)
145
is it true?
I read somewhere in the news the he was sleeping without clothing in the womens section of aliyah and thats why they called the police. if this is true why was it not mentioned?
(10/16/2012 1:15:10 PM)
146
this is funny but sad
After all the years of the chjcc sucking up to the cops and this is what happens. How did it help u now? Bunch of idiots.
(10/16/2012 1:52:17 PM)
147
chaya in ch
This video is truly shocking. Good to see it s all over the news. Good work collive.
(10/16/2012 1:59:22 PM)
148
the women "cop"
Why did she need to use the stick, in what cops training school did she pick up this move??!!!
(10/16/2012 2:01:23 PM)
149
Where is Al sharpton?????
The victom color makes a difference Where is Al Sharpton now? if this was a black man, he would arrange a demonstration against the entire NYPD.
(10/16/2012 2:28:41 PM)
150
Revenge already/....
This morning the cops were out in force, giving a crazy amount of tickets in front of beis rivkah to a bunch of cars, for just stopiing and letting a child out of the car. Just what I expected. of course they will get their revenge on us... what a sick thing this is.
(10/16/2012 2:41:19 PM)
151
Just A Regular Joe Here
Not really getting what all the outrage is about, it seems to me from watching the video that he did give the police some trouble. You don't see him putting his hands down and agree to handcuffs. And we can't hear the audio, so maybe they said to him that is under arrest and he was arguing. Where I come from, you don't argue with the cops. Even if you have the biggest excuse in the world, you do what you are told and then you can discuss it later. He seemed to me from the video to be ready to fight with the police, which everyone knows, is not very smart. They always react this way. Just my opinion, for what it's worth.
(10/16/2012 3:19:22 PM)
152
omg
are some of you insane????if someone comes into my home or hotel room and wakes me up and wants to arrest me I would resist bec I am an American citizen and I have rights when I was not the one starting this!!!!!
(10/16/2012 3:50:53 PM)
153
150 - not surprising, but they will fall badly soon. They know it!
(10/16/2012 3:51:12 PM)
154
Did you watch the door?
Did anyone notice that while the police are beating him on the couch at about 1:20 to 1:33 someone actually walks in, sees he is being beaten, then walks out and closes the door! I find that lack of help when clearly someone is being beaten, more than a little disturbing...
(10/16/2012 8:13:45 PM)
155
don't resist arrest
let me join my voice, there was no excessive force; don't fight back and submit to the police... not sure why Ehud didn't get that. And Ehud, next time wear Tzitzis and a Kippa!
(10/19/2012 12:51:48 AM)
156
BOOSHA V'CHARPA. THESE "SHOTREEM" did not behave like NYPD officers. They behaved like Nazi Gestapo. They should be shown what the Nazi's did to the innocent Jews.
Yes he did resist arrest, but any reasonable person can see from this video that the Police use unnecessary force.
It will be because of this video that those involved will be brought to justice.
Just another reason to install video cameras on your property.
WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!!
Thanks for posting this clip.
Help, I hope this footage helps convict these monsters! Uch!!!
Is he ok? Did he break any bones!?
kids look at collive without their parents over their heads...
Now that it is public B"H its going viral. And the cops won't be able to hush this up.
The second cop say the words you are under arrest your next move is to comply period. I am only making this point so that others who see this video should understand how NOT to behave.
keep to the professionalism please
The point is that once he is down, they just keep beating him up, pointlessly and mercilessly.
THAT IS THE POINT.
The answer:
DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD! PROTEST AND MARCH! GET OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE.
New York's finnest must learn their place.
SICK.
the cop(s) should be charged with attempted MURDER !!!
the community must protect the venerable. Especially against such vicious murderous blows.
with in 15 seconds of these cops coming in they were already putting the the cuffs on, that is against police policy , they should have waited for a seargent to come and verify the facts.
resisting arrest???? B.S. how would you feel if you are a guest at someones home and you are awoken in middle of the night and told to get out and when you say that have right to be there they try and arrest you???
Let this be a lesson to all: if for whatever reason, a police is arresting u, Dont be a smart alec, and don't resist. It's only making a bad situation a lot worse.
they don;t have a brain.
Has Aliyah released a statement?
Where were Aliyah directors when we needed them?
Did the guest have permission to sleep the night?
Time to prosecute to the fullest.
If you think the police are not being fair to you, cooperate and later fight it I'm court. The past thing you want to do is resist arrest. And for that, this guy deserved the beating.
SD
this giddy cop must be stopped befre he shoots someone, to get his next twisted fix, these things escelate, today he cant wait to punch someone into a pulp, tomorow that thrill wont cut it & he will need something more sadistic
you can tell the difference between a decent, disciplined cop, & this rotten-apple who surly has some MAJOR unresolved AGGRESSION issues!
the cop insisted on NOT ALLOWING HIM TO PROVE THAT HE WAS AUTHORIZED to be there as he was for over a month!
this bully cop is in deep deep major trouble!!! as he deserves!
as a cop your there to decrease NOT ESCALATE violence!!
the cop wasn't looking for the truth or law, only for a good fight!! & POWER TRIP!!
he decided this kid will get arrested regardless of the facts! we don't have time to find out the facts!!
we are too eager to some (innocent sleeping) guy up!!
for this cop it aint about preventing criminals! its about FIGHTING & SELFISH-SADISTIC thrills!!
he is a liability for any police department!! he needs his sick fun & will make sure to get it!!
The sleeping guy had full permission to sleep in aliya.
its against protocol for a cop to assume tresspassing without a property owner or director making the claim of trespassing!
in his rush to fight he skipped basic protocol!!
within 15 seconds of these cops coming in they were already putting the the cuffs on, that is against police policy , they should have waited for a sergeant to come and VERIFY THE FACTS!!
if the sleeping-guy wasn't well trained how to handle such cops, that does NOT JUSTIFY POLICE BRUTALITY!!
resisting arrest???? B.S. how would you feel if you are a guest at someones home and you are awoken in middle of the night and told to get out and when you say that have right to be there they try and arrest you???
BSD
SAD
BSD
AND THE POLICE WERE THERE BECAUSE?
There is NO EXCUSE for this unmitigated brutality. The police officers behaved like animals, totally unprofessional. Its seems that the officer needs a year in anger management.
It is frightening to think that these officers are roaming the streets, all armed. G-d have mercy.
How the heck did this innocent guy deserve it?
He stayed over the Youth Center with permission, the cops did not give him a chance to speak up rather they beat him like a batter.
Even if you DO RESIST ARREST, you dont deserve such a brutal beating, The kid didnt even get to speak out that he had permission, they just beat the poor kid up.
Whoever the heck you are, you are simply heartless to even say such a thing. Jew or not, I believe no human being deserves to be punished for something like this.
Now to my comment I wanted to make before I read #32's NONSENSE comment...
I personally know the guy thats being beaten up, FOR NO REASON. You think someone who did nothing but lay there innocently with permission DESERVES such a brutal beating? My friend, you need some mental checkup.... you really have no sense of whats right or wrong.
I think it's pretty messed up that the cops can abuse their rights and get away with it.
He's getting beaten up as if he is some sort of criminal, when in reality, he did not do anything wrong. He's a good guy, I know Ehud since Elementary School, Like someone mentioned “wouldn't hurt a fly”. I really pity Ehud, and we should all. He is a struggler, always has his struggles in life, and now to add insult to injury, he gets beaten up by these heartless pigs rather than protecting our community!! Poor Ehud! What really bothers me is that cops don't do their job whenever there is a real crime, they like to punish the innocent in terms of parking tickets, bike tickets, jwalking, and This?!?!
Open your eyes people of CH! We must take a stand! How much longer do the innocent need to be punished for such none sense!! Ehud, defenseless, didn't know what was flying when he woke up, he wanted to talk with the cop about why he shouldn't be arrested and speak up, but no, this sick pig ( who I'm not gonna call cop because when I was a kid I learned that cops are people who we should respect because they protect us, I was wrong) was beating the kid up like he's a peice of garbage! Like as if they're at a mixed martial arts match or something, that is not the conduct for an officer like that, and he needs to be the one stripped of his rights of being a “guardian of our streets” as they call the cops.
My heart goes out to u Ehud, I hope you get out of this nonsense situation!
what happened is wrong and we should deal with it properly. not by anatgaonizing the NYPD by outside agitators.
get ready for the ticket blitz.
And the location's guard opened the door twice, saw the violent, and closed the door. Is he still working there?????
The Police women dropped her stick on the floor, picked it up, and ran to hit the guy with it, many times.
Pure ego and pure violent!!!!
I hope that they will get punished for it by the Police.
They do not represent the USA Police well !!
Thank you Hashem for getting it all on camera!
there's no excuse for a cop to swing fists. ever. that's a fight. cops are to use their baton to subdue. and in this case the protocol is that they wait foir backup. there was no threat to either cop iof they waited. he had no weapon. there is some salt and pepper missing to the story as otehrspoint out, including what was said, but the initial fist swinging by the cop is inexcusable.
The point is that once he is down, they just keep beating him up, pointlessly and mercilessly.
THAT IS THE POINT.
The answer:
DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD! PROTEST AND MARCH! GET OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE.
New York's finnest must learn their place.
SICK.
If I were confronted with a shirtless long haired afro"
correction:
They confronted him! they woke him up!! he told them he had permission & he can get the boss on the phone, they insisted to ignore him & told him to stand up!
you wrote:
"asked him politely to cooperate while we sort things out"
according to the witness the cops were very aggressive & NOT POLITE nor professional!
you wrote:
"after getting a 911 call to respond to a violent intruder"
simply FALSE he was permitted & asleep!!
you wrote:
"this man attacked me as I was cuffing him"....
why proceed to cuff him, why not make sure your complainant is not a prank!!
keep things calm & stay back from the couch, don't try to provoke the man who's asleep!
you wrote:
"I would be tempted to subdue him"
cops are trained to swiftly mnouvar even very large ppl to the ground almost effortlessly!
there was no attempt by both cops to swift him down nor to call in backup before lunging at him with a vicious beating!
you wrote:
"subdued with energy a violent criminal"
hmm so he is a violent criminal for sleeping or attempting to contact the boss to show the cops they got the wrong guy or worse a prank caller who they never verified was in fact the boss
"NEW YORK'S FINEST "
From yours truly JARTAMAN
surely grounds for a law suite, since had they followed procedure he would have never gotten senselessly beat & all the anguish im sure this would have caused him!!
Also, I agree. the fact that the officer had time to throw down the cuffs and put up his fists like it was a boxing ring while Halevi's hands were down at his sides is proof this was more than subduing a resistant person. That officer was looking for a fight. They should both be fired.
Here there is a video so FINALLY there can be some justice.
It's an outrage!!
We cannot stand by and let our people be abused like this!
a shameful stain on the NYPD for harboring such vengeful bitter types
he will not be allowed to wild a bitton or gone in the future
i hope he has the courage to show leadership under preasure
The video shows the terrible brutality, that I am sure goes on very often.
Who was in charge? Why didnt the person who called the police find out if he could be there or not?
Something doesnt add up here...
Why are we not all gathered in front of the 71 demanding that action be taken?
In any other community they would have done this days ago!!!
why do they always act like they are above the law?
i'm so sick of this, this is just so wrong!
there's no information on that
he goes into the fighting stance before he starts swinging.
self defense my foot.
look how they use their training.
I am sick from watching this
how can this be we need moshiach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are they going to do anything about it?
What the heck!
No Justice, No peace!
We cannot stand idly by on our brother's blood.
We must show them that we don't take this kind of garbage.
I'm so mad right now after seeing this video!
wow.
sorry people, i wanted to be with you but i don't see excessive force. at several points it even looks like they are basically trying to hold him down. plus, they didn't even go in fighting. there was extended conversation (for those who say he was only trying to talk and prove his point) before HE got aggressive and they tried unsuccessfully to restrain him.
the man was fighting back the WHOLE time! you can see arms swinging and you can see him reach out and grab the cop again after they were on top of him!
were they using excessive force when they were merely sitting on top of him pinning him down? because you can see him come back fighting after the brief pause.
so yeah, i personally would never act violently like that to the police or anyone else for that matter and i would hope none of my children did the same!
Back to my point: He WASN'T FIGHTING BACK. Fighting back would be using his fists.
The man was not fighting back when he was on the couch. Yes, he wrapped his arm around the cop THAT WAS ON TOP OF HIM.
TO me that seemed more like trying to protect himself. If you look closely, he quickly retracts it and wraps it around his head.
i am not saying anything about weather he had the right to be there or not or weather the officers had the right to ask him to leave or not but the way that was resisting arrest until the male officer finally gave him a punch at 1.20 into the video.at 1.06 into the video the female officer tried to cuff him & he resisted them until the male officer finally gave him a punch at 1.20 into the video.
even if i feel that the officer is wrong i would never fight with the officer the way he did it from 1.06 till 1.20 in the video.
if i was a guest at somebodie,s house & legally allowed to be there & the police would wake me up & ask me to leave i would simply tell the officers that i have permission to be there & i don,t undrstand why i am being asked to leave but i would never resist arrest the way he is doing it from 1.06 till 1.20.
if he would have told the officers that he has permission to be there & he doesn,t understand why they are asking him to leave & not resisted arrest then i really doubt it if the officers would have reacted like that.
at 34 seconds into the video the way he is moving towards the male officer & waving his hands at him at 34 seconds into the video & the way that he is resiting arrest from 1.06 until 1.20 into the video that,s what caused the officers to react like that.
besides him resisting arrest what,s he doing carrying marijuana on him?
now to all those that are calling this police brutality the way that he is moving forward to the male officer & waving his hands at him(34 seconds into the video)& the way that he is resisting arrest from 1.06 till 1.20 into the video that,s what caused the officers to react this way.sorry about that.
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DON'T STAND BY YOUR BROTHER'S BLOOD!
AND HAVE CAMERAS EVERYWHERE. THAT'S THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE SURE WE STAY SAFE!
if this is true why was it not mentioned?
Bunch of idiots.
Where is Al Sharpton now? if this was a black man, he would arrange a demonstration against the entire NYPD.
You don't see him putting his hands down and agree to handcuffs. And we can't hear the audio, so maybe they said to him that is under arrest and he was arguing.
Where I come from, you don't argue with the cops. Even if you have the biggest excuse in the world, you do what you are told and then you can discuss it later.
He seemed to me from the video to be ready to fight with the police, which everyone knows, is not very smart.
They always react this way.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.