The recent arrest of BLM leader, Hawk Newsome, has once again sparked heated debates and raised questions about the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The incident, which occurred during a court hearing in New York City, has caused a stir among activists and law enforcement officials alike. But what exactly led to Newsome's arrest and what does it mean for the BLM movement? Let's dive into the details and uncover the latest developments.
The confrontation between Newsome and an NYPD officer took place outside a courthouse, where Newsome was attending a hearing for a separate incident. The details of the altercation are still unclear, but witnesses claim that the officer used excessive force and arrested Newsome without valid reason. This has caused outrage among BLM supporters, who view the incident as yet another example of police brutality and targeting of black individuals.
JUST IN: New York BLM leader Hawk Newsome arrested after threatening to assault an NYPD officer at Bronx Criminal Court.
Newsome was attending the hearing of an NYPD sergeant who threw a cooler at a man on a scooter during a drug bust (video below).
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However, the NYPD has a different side to the story. According to the department, Newsome was attempting to enter the courthouse without proper identification and was stopped by the officer. When Newsome refused to comply with the officer's orders, he was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The department also claims that the officer used appropriate force in the situation.
This incident has once again put the spotlight on the contentious relationship between BLM activists and law enforcement. The BLM movement, which aims to address systemic racism and police brutality against black individuals, has faced criticism for its tactics and methods. Many argue that the movement promotes violence and division, while others believe it is a necessary force for change. Newsome's arrest has only intensified these debates.
New York Black Lives Matter co-founder Hawk Newsome was arrested at Bronx Criminal Court on Tuesday, when he went berzerk after arriving to watch a hearing for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man with a thrown cooler last summer.
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As with any high-profile arrest, there has been a significant amount of media coverage surrounding the incident. While some outlets have focused on the details of the arrest, others have used the opportunity to criticize the BLM movement as a whole. This has caused further division and controversy, with supporters and critics of the movement clashing online and in public forums.
In response to Newsome's arrest, the BLM movement has organized protests and rallies, demanding justice for their leader. The hashtag #FreeHawkNewsome has been trending on social media, with supporters sharing their outrage and calling for the charges against Newsome to be dropped. Some have even called for the officer involved to be reprimanded for his actions.
The outcome of Newsome's arrest and subsequent court hearing remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that this incident has only fueled the ongoing debates and tensions surrounding the BLM movement.
As the fight against systemic racism and police brutality continues, it is important to approach these issues with empathy and understanding, rather than further division. Let us hope that a peaceful resolution can be reached and that real change can be achieved.
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The article leaves out the same word twice “claims”. First, it says about the blm movement that it “aims” to fight systemic racism and police brutality against blacks. Second, the article makes a declarative statement that “as the fight against systemic racism and police brutality continues”. These are inaccurate, in my opinion, as they are “claims” made by certain individuals. And I’m not obligated to follow their belief system. These people know that they are more likely to be recognized if their “claims” are more inflammatory.
BLM should be banned in this country, period. It is a racist, anti-white activist group hiding behind the police brutality against minorities theme. There should be a WLM movement to counteract that BLM movement, that is fair and legal under the Constitution.
Just another example of the “blacks” on top ripping off the dirt poor blacks on the bottom an calling it a movement.
When it comes down to systemic racism and police brutality, I have to agree that we all need to approach these matters with empathy and understanding. If we can not do this, we will be at each other’s throats like we have been. We need to learn that you catch more flies with honey than with salt, the media only escalates matters by illustrating all the negative aspects of this situation. When will we search for a loving, trusting, or positive action instead of a negative one??
They incite riots not racial equality. They antagonize the police and then complain (as usual) that they ae innocent and the police are racist. It’s the other way round, BLM are the racists, and only look for trouble instead of solutions. You can take people out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the ghetto out of the people.
Well said, how many of the “peaceful protester”, that destroyed billions of dollars of property, and left dozens dead, were arrested and held to account for their destruction?
BLM is a communist organization founded by two Marxists (one a police killer activist who was brought back from Cuba by Obama pardoned and sent to start up BLM. Once set up and trained in communist style violent take over of countries, BLM waited for a Floyd incident to start their “revolution” burning down cities, and getting police budgets cut, etc. etc. BLM has done nothing for blacks except burn down black owned businesses resulting in deaths of black business owners and bringing in millions of donations using the democrat party fundraiser to collect the donations and funnel the money to the democratic party. The two female Obama founders retired after buying million dollar homes for themselves. Of course our law system has never found out where the money went, it sure didn’t go to rebuilding black communities BLM destroyed because democrat politicians never stopped BLM from rioting in our streets. BLM hate the police because the police interfere with BLM’s “Marxist revolution”.
another case of not obeying an officer of the law. Shameful
It is apparent that NEWSOME was acting in a manner that warranted his arrest. Ignore all the garbage issued by blm and their sick followers.
I am a 75-year-old white guy from the Buffalo, New York area. I went grammer school, high school and college with many Blacks. I also worked in factories for over 35 years with many Black people. 90% of them were decent and very family oriented. The other 10% had no shut down switch and would argue just to overpower you. I think the BLM are just disgruntled agitating fools. They do not have protests; they have extra Christmas’s.