Protesters shut down New York’s Brooklyn Bridge

Published December 15, 2014
People protest in Times Square over the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case. — AFP/File
People protest in Times Square over the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case. — AFP/File

NEW YORK: Thousands of protesters marching in protest against police brutality shut down the Brooklyn Bridge, a major entry point into Manhattan on Saturday night.

They had marched from Washington Square Park to take to the streets in protest against police brutality and racial disparities in the justice system.

“We’re just tired of the injustice in the legal system,” said one protester chanting ‘no justice, no peace – no racist police’.

Meanwhile, a man is facing multiple charges after two New York Police officers were assaulted during protests across the Brooklyn Bridge.

The New York police says two officers were trying to stop protesters from throwing a garbage can on a police car when they were kicked in the head and face.

Eric Linsker, a resident of Brooklyn, was charged with two counts each of robbery and assault on a police officer, rioting, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, and obstructing government administration, along with possessing marijuana.

Police say the officers were treated for bumps and bruises, including a broken nose, and released from the hospital.

Published in Dawn December 15th , 2014

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
Updated 29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

It is clear that going after militant groups inside Afghanistan unilaterally presents its own set of difficulties.
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...