Reverend Billy files $500,000 claim for false arrest & defamation at Grand Central vigil. Metropolitan Transit Authority spokesperson told media that the Reverend got physical and attacked police. Video, witnesses and DAs charges oppose MTA. https://facebook/video.php?v=10152513264130974 New York, New York -- In the midst of a 24-hour vigil honoring 170 unarmed civilians killed by police, activist-performer William Talen, also known as “Reverend Billy,” was arrested by Metropolitan Transportation Authority police while delivering a sermon in Grand Central Terminal. Talen has been charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of governmental administration. In the wake of his arrest, the MTA, through spokespersons, alleged that Talen got physical with police commanders and was physically trying to block police officers. Video of the interactions between Talen and MTA police show that Talen did not get physical with police officers. youtu.be/XPRa8aRSo20 Reports in the Gothamist, New York Post and Wall Street Journal could not find witnesses to corroborate the charge. At his court appearance, the District Attorney did not charge Talen with any form of violence, such as felony assault. The court released Talen on his own recognizance. Both the protesters and the police were peaceful that afternoon. So let’s say that. Don’t be anti-police and don’t be anti-protester. We have an epidemic of violence against black people. That’s the violence, said Talen. Talen’s attorneys, Wylie Stecklow and Samuel Cohen of Stecklow Cohen & Thompson, are seeking dismissal of the criminal charges levied against Talen. Talen’s attorneys have also filed a notice of intent to sue the MTA for false arrest, libel, slander, and other related claims on Mr. Talen’s behalf.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:59:30 +0000
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