A video captured New York City Council Member Chi Ossé being thrown to the ground and arrested in Brooklyn while protesting a woman’s eviction.
Ossé, a Democratic socialist and ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reportedly was defending a constituent facing eviction after six decades in her home. The office of the 28-year-old said in a statement that “Black displacement is happening right now in Bed-Stuy” and his constituent “is one of many Black homeowners battling deed theft in Brooklyn.”
“Motherf—–, that’s a councilman, what the f— are you doing?” a man was heard yelling in chaotic footage showing Ossé being taken into custody Wednesday.
A New York City Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Ossé was one of four people arrested and charged with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct.
“I will absolutely be filing a misconduct report against the officers who slammed me on the ground. I urge the other folks who were taken into captivity to do the same. I know there are two individuals who were doing the same thing that I was doing, who have reported that they are dealing with a concussion right now,” Ossé said following his arrest.
“I would hope to see that they are held accountable. I hope the police commissioner is taking a deep look on their past, on their histories, and I hope they take our complaints seriously,” he added.
The New York City Department of Finance describes deed theft as occurring “when criminals record fraudulent deeds, mortgages or other liens against a property without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
“Anyone can be a victim of deed fraud, but seniors, immigrants, and people of color are most at risk,” it added.
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