"Council Member Chi Osse was arrested while defending a constituent from eviction, linking the case to deed theft and the displacement of Black homeowners in Bedford-Stuyvesant."
"Osse argued that the incident demonstrated the necessity for state intervention, stating, 'We must end the scourge of deed theft,' and called for protections for homeowners with pending cases."
"Police reported that Osse was arrested after pushing past officers and blocking access, while Osse contended he was merely observing to prevent a violent eviction."
"Following his release, Osse noted that four other protesters remained in custody, with two hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the arrest."
Council Member Chi Osse was arrested during a protest against an eviction related to alleged deed theft in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Fellow officials are pressuring Governor Kathy Hochul to impose a moratorium on evictions in such cases. Osse claims he was defending a constituent and was treated roughly by police, who provided a different account of the events. After his release, Osse emphasized the need for state intervention to protect homeowners facing deed theft and highlighted the ongoing issues of displacement in the community.
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