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.

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.