A Brooklyn man’s family has filed a legal request seeking access to precinct surveillance footage following his death while in New York Police Department custody. The footage is reportedly being withheld by authorities, raising concerns about transparency in the circumstances surrounding the incident. Legal arguments center on whether the video falls under public records laws or remains exempt as an internal police investigation. The case highlights ongoing debates over police accountability and the disclosure of evidence in fatal encounters.
Family of Brooklyn man who died in NYPD custody asks judge for precinct video Gothamist
