By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-eric-garners-family-reacts-to-judges-recommendation-that-nypd-officer-be-fired Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Judge recommends NYPD officer accused in Eric Garner’s death be fired Nation Aug 2, 2019 11:55 AM EST NEW YORK (AP) — An administrative judge has recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. The judge’s findings in the disciplinary case of Officer Daniel Pantaleo were provided Friday to his lawyer and the city agency that acted as a prosecutor at his department trial. The Civilian Complaint Review Board chairman said the judge had recommended that Pantaleo be dismissed. Pantaleo’s lawyer will have about two weeks to submit a response before Police Commissioner James O’Neill makes a final decision on punishment. Garner’s dying pleas of “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry against police brutality. Pantaleo denies using excessive force in arresting Garner. READ MORE: Justice Department won’t charge New York officer in Eric Garner’s death By — Associated Press Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — An administrative judge has recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. The judge’s findings in the disciplinary case of Officer Daniel Pantaleo were provided Friday to his lawyer and the city agency that acted as a prosecutor at his department trial. The Civilian Complaint Review Board chairman said the judge had recommended that Pantaleo be dismissed. Pantaleo’s lawyer will have about two weeks to submit a response before Police Commissioner James O’Neill makes a final decision on punishment. Garner’s dying pleas of “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry against police brutality. Pantaleo denies using excessive force in arresting Garner. READ MORE: Justice Department won’t charge New York officer in Eric Garner’s death