MSNBC's Al Sharpton criticized 'latte liberals' for speaking on behalf of people they don't engage with, arguing that some Democrats aim to lead those they don't like. He emphasized that the civil rights movement seeks to correct, not overthrow, the system. Sharpton's comments were in response to a New York Times column by Maureen Dowd, which discussed the Democratic Party's struggles with identity politics and the negative impact of 'defund the police' messaging. The discussion highlighted the party's perceived elitism and its alienation of many voters.
A clip from 2003 of Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy questioning then-Democratic candidate Al Sharpton about his lack of political experience has gone viral. Ramaswamy, who was an 18-year-old Harvard student at the time, asked Sharpton why he should vote for someone with the least political experience. Sharpton responded by highlighting his involvement in the political movement since the age of 12 and his experience in social policy. The resurfaced clip has gained attention after Ramaswamy referred to it in a recent interview. Ramaswamy, who is currently running for president, acknowledged that he voted for the libertarian candidate in the 2004 election.
Former Republican Congressman Sean Duffy accused civil rights activist Al Sharpton of raising money off of Jordan Neely's killing after Sharpton delivered a fiery speech at Neely's funeral on Friday. Duffy criticized Sharpton's speech and accused him of not doing enough to help other homeless people like Neely. Duffy also emphasized the need to enforce laws and use the court system to determine cases instead of judging people by race.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' team responded to Reverend Al Sharpton's criticism of the governor during a eulogy for Jordan Neely, who died in the New York City subway system. DeSantis had praised Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran charged with manslaughter for placing Neely in a chokehold. Sharpton criticized DeSantis for his comments during the eulogy, prompting DeSantis' press secretary to slam Sharpton for using the funeral to attack the governor.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' team responded to Al Sharpton's criticism of the governor during a eulogy for Jordan Neely, who died in the New York City subway system. DeSantis praised Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who is charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter for placing Neely in a chokehold. Sharpton criticized DeSantis for his comments during the eulogy, and DeSantis' press secretary slammed Sharpton for using the funeral to attack the governor.
During the funeral of Jordan Neely, Rev. Al Sharpton criticized Marine veteran Daniel Penny for choking Neely to death on a New York City train, saying "when they choked Jordan, they put their arms around all of us." Penny is being charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly choking Neely, who was making threats and scaring passengers. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also attended the funeral, saying that it's important to recognize a human life. Penny's attorney argues that he was acting to protect himself and other passengers.
Civil rights leaders, friends, and family members gathered at a Harlem church to mourn Jordan Neely, who was killed when passengers restrained him on the New York subway rail system, including one who used a chokehold. The Rev Al Sharpton called for more support for the man’s family and railed against vigilantism in a speech at Neely’s funeral. The man who pinned and choked Neely, Daniel Penny, was charged with manslaughter by the Manhattan district attorney. Penny’s lawyers say he was acting to protect himself and other passengers after Neely made threatening statements.
The funeral of Jordan Neely, who was choked to death on the subway earlier this month, was held in Harlem on Friday. The case has sparked protests and debate around the country about subway safety and the treatment of homeless and mentally ill people. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy. Neely was known as a Michael Jackson impersonator and struggled with mental illness and addiction. He was on the city's "Top 50" list of homeless people in need of assistance and treatment. The man who killed him, Daniel Penny, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Reverend Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Jordan Neely, who died after being put in a chokehold on a subway train by Marine Veteran Daniel Penny. Penny has been charged with manslaughter, and detectives are still looking to interview witnesses. Neely's family has said he battled mental health problems and was in and out of psychiatric care, and was homeless by choice.
Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated the indictment of former President Donald Trump as a "spiritual" payback for his White House policies and his call for the death penalty for the "Central Park Five." Sharpton also suggested that Trump's indictment is "justice" for a full-page newspaper ad taken out by Trump in 1989 that called for five black and Hispanic teenagers wrongfully accused of raping a white woman in Central Park to be executed. The five accused, known as the "Central Park 5," were later exonerated. Trump was indicted on the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is being investigated in Georgia by a black district attorney for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the Peach State.
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton is calling for reforms in how authorities handle mental health crises after the death of Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man who was killed in custody at a psychiatric hospital while experiencing mental health distress. Sharpton is urging Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to take action and create an "Irvo law" to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Otieno's death has sparked a conversation about police brutality and the need for better mental health response training for law enforcement.
Rev. Al Sharpton criticized former President Donald Trump for posting a photo of himself holding a baseball bat directed at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is investigating Trump's alleged payments of hush money to Stormy Daniels. Sharpton defended Bragg as an impartial prosecutor and condemned Trump's incendiary rhetoric, which he said could incite violence. An envelope with a bogus threat and a return address for "Donald Trump" was sent to Bragg's office on Friday. Sharpton led a prayer for Bragg's safety and called for an end to the threats and intimidation.
