FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2002 PR-044-02 www.nyc.gov |
STATEMENT BY MAYOR MICHAEL
R. BLOOMBERG ON THE ABNER LOUIMA CASE
Five years ago the torture of Abner Louima shocked and disgraced
our City. Such a barbaric abuse of human rights and the law is absolutely
intolerable and I know Police Commissioner Ray Kelly agrees. Today's
decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is a reminder that
we need to do everything we can to prevent such incidents and also
to improve the relationship between the police and members of every
community they protect. Throughout our history, courts have made controversial
decisions but we must respect the legal process, as it is a cornerstone
of our democracy. This case will take its course and eventually conclude
but our efforts at healing these wounds and repairing the broken trust
can never end."
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