Office of Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda

District Office: 1973 Westchester Ave, Bronx NY Phone: 718-931-8620

Albany Office: Room 432, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 Phone: 518-4555102

Statement from Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda

RE: Grand Jury Decision in Eric Garner Case
For Immediate Release: December 3, 2014

Contact: Jelani Anthony, 718-931-2620

Parkchester, Bronx, NY I am deeply disappointed by the verdict reached by the Grand Jury
regarding the Eric Garner case. What I saw captured on video was a clear demonstration of
excessive force. My prayers go out to the Garner Family during this difficult time. With tensions
running high, I hope that any subsequent protests or police actions in response are peaceful and
that interactions on both sides remain civil. It is important to remember that the actions of this
officer do not represent the department as a whole.