"Controversy Erupts as NYPD Stops Central Park 5 Exoneree and Council Member Without Explanation"

New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, was stopped by police without explanation, highlighting the need for police transparency legislation. The encounter has brought attention to the How Many Stops Act, which would require officers to publicly report all investigative stops. Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the bill, citing burden on police. Salaam's experience underscores the importance of transparency to prevent racial profiling and unconstitutional stops. Republican council members dispute Salaam's account, but the incident has reignited discussions on police accountability and racial disparities in law enforcement.