The Justice Department recently confirmed that they will not be pressing charges against Daniel Pantaleo, the officer who choked Eric Garner to death in 2014.
As a result, Garner’s daughter, Emerald took to Change.org to launch a petition insisting that the NYPD officer be fired.
In the petition, she states “Hello I am the youngest daughter of Eric Garner, Emerald Garner, please hear my message and continue to stand with my family through this trying time.”
“My sister Erica died before she could see justice for our father, and I refuse to leave this Earth until I see justice for Eric Garner and all others who were murdered at the hands of the murdering police officers who took an oath to protect and serve the communities. Please sign this petition and help us as we continue to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill Fire Officer Pantaleo” she added.
Attorney General William P. Barr demanded that the case be closed. Shortly after the decision was made, Garner’s daughter gave an emotional speech to the press and supporters outside the courthouse in Brooklyn. “I don’t want any apologies. I don’t want any condolences. I heard that five years ago. I want justice. We’ve been quiet for too long.”
Eric Garner was choked to death in Staten Island by Pantaleo after he and other officers approached him for selling loose cigarettes. A video captured the horrendous scene, where Garner can be heard screaming “I can’t breathe” eleven times.
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