“Like many New Yorkers, I was troubled by the death of Akai Gurley. As the legal process plays out, I urge New Yorkers to continue to come together as we work to move our City forward on police-community relations. I commend Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson for his diligence and applaud his handling of this sensitive case.”
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