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Protest Erupts in NYC after Police Avoids Charges in Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death!!!

Protest Erupts in NYC after Police Avoids Charges in Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death!!!

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Hundreds took to the streets of New York on Wednesday (July 17) after federal prosecutors chose not to bring charges against a New York City police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner in 2014.

African-American Eric Garner was arrested on charges of selling loose cigarettes & died after being placed in a chokehold by an officer. Footage shows demonstrators marching from Foley Square to the front of One Police Plaza, holding signs & makeshift coffins. Eric Garner's two children & mother were present to demand justice & called for the officer to be fired from the NYPD.

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