Meng Statement on Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision
December 3, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the grand jury's decision in the Eric Garner case:
"Our city is hurting today. The death of Eric Garner is a terrible tragedy that has stirred painful and powerful emotions throughout New York and the nation, and as a parent, I cannot imagine what his family is going through.
I am pleased to learn that the Department of Justice will be conducting its own investigation, and I expect it to be a fair and thorough process. I join the Garner family and the Mayor and other New York leaders in calling for demonstrations to be peaceful.
I am pleased to learn that the Department of Justice will be conducting its own investigation, and I expect it to be a fair and thorough process. I join the Garner family and the Mayor and other New York leaders in calling for demonstrations to be peaceful.
I send my thoughts and prayers to the Garner family during this very difficult time."