Backlash and Political Tensions Rise at Wake for Slain NYPD Officer
The wake for Officer Jonathan Diller becomes a focal point for debate over crime, policing, and political gestures amid New York City's ongoing struggles with law enforcement.
- The family of Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died following the Jan. 6 riot, criticized Donald Trump for attending the wake of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, calling it a political stunt.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul faced backlash related to the handling of crime and bail reform policies in the wake of Officer Diller's death.
- Suspect Guy Rivera, who fatally shot Officer Diller, has 21 prior arrests. Another suspect, Lindy Jones, was also arrested in connection with the shooting.
- Trump attended Diller's wake, criticizing President Biden for not attending and for not reaching out to the officer's family. Trump has been vocal about his support for law enforcement.
- The debate over crime, policing, and bail reform intensifies in New York City following the shooting, with political figures and public sentiment divided on the issue.
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