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Coverage dated August 13, 2026 to August 14, 2026

NYPD officer convicted of using chokehold banned after death of George Floyd

Headline from WMUR

A New York City police officer, who was the first prosecuted under a local law banning chokeholds and some other methods of restraint, was convicted.

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  1. Gothamist

    First NYPD officer convicted under city’s ban on police chokeholds (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    NYPD Officer Omar Habib, second from right, leaves a Bronx courtroom. Omar Habib was the first NYPD officer prosecuted under a city law that banned chokeholds. [ more › ]

  2. WMUR

    NYPD officer convicted of using chokehold banned after death of George Floyd (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A New York City police officer, who was the first prosecuted under a local law banning chokeholds and some other methods of restraint, was convicted.

  3. Fox News

    NYPD cop found guilty of chokehold in first conviction since restraint tactic banned after George Floyd death (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A NYPD officer is the first convicted under New York City's chokehold ban enacted after George Floyd's killing, facing up to seven years in prison.

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