AGENCY TESTIMONY
Case of police misconduct and call for accountability (Alan Feliz case)
1:23:49
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Linda Tigani concludes her testimony by highlighting a recent case of police misconduct and calling for accountability. She uses this example to underscore the importance of holding city employees, including police, responsible for any harm or abuse of power.
- Over 80% of New Yorkers engaged with CORE agreed on the importance of holding city employees accountable for harm and abuse of power
- Tigani references a recent ruling recommending the termination of Lieutenant Jonathan Rivera for the murder of Alan Feliz in 2019
- She calls on the committee to ensure the recommendation is upheld without interference
- This case is presented as an example of the need for accountability in advancing racial equity
Linda Tigani
1:23:49
Finally, structural change requires accountability, and over 80% of New Yorkers agree engaged with CORE agreed that holding city employees and their agencies including police and social service workers responsible for any harm and abuse of power is a priority for advancing racial equity in our city.
1:24:11
Therefore, I would like to bring to your attention the recent ruling dated 02/12/2025 by NYPD deputy commissioner of trials Rosemarie Maldonado, stating that lieutenant lieutenant Jonathan Rivera should be terminated from his position for the murder of Alan Feliz that took place on 10/17/2019.
1:24:33
I hope that the family of Allen Feliz can count on you chair and this committee to ensure that this recommendation is upheld without interference and that the Feliz family receives justice.
1:24:46
Thank you.