NYPD Officer Faces Charges for Using Banned Chokehold During Arrest
Officer Omar Habib is the first to be prosecuted under New York City's 2020 chokehold ban law.
Overview
- Habib allegedly used a chokehold on a man during a 2023 arrest, causing him to lose consciousness.
- The chokehold technique was banned in New York City following George Floyd's death in 2020.
- Habib has a history of misconduct complaints, including previous use of chokeholds and evidence tampering.
- He has been suspended without pay and is due back in court on October 15.
- This case marks the first indictment of an NYPD officer in Bronx County under the 2020 law.