Sharpton urged Bragg to prosecute Subway ‘vigilante’.

Al Sharpton Demands Prosecution in Homeless Man’s Death

Longtime race hustler Al Sharpton is calling for the Manhattan district attorney to prosecute the people who restrained a homeless man, Jordan Neely, who was threatening subway passengers, causing his death. Sharpton spoke to MSNBC host Joy Reid, stating that “They must investigate and prosecute to the full extent of the law.”

False Claims and Outrage

Sharpton and other media personalities falsely claimed that Neely, who has a long criminal history that includes kidnapping and assault, was “impersonating Michael Jackson” before his death. Sharpton expressed his outrage, stating that “To let this go forward in any way is to sanction vigilante-ism [sic] in this city.”

Other left-wingers have also demanded that New York City officials act against the people who restrained Neely. Far-left congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) on Wednesday blamed New York City mayor Eric Adams (D.) for Neely’s death, saying that Adams “cut the very services that could have helped” Neely. New York City comptroller Brad Lander (D.) and Massachusetts congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D.) struck similar notes.

Ignoring the Crime Spike

None of the left-wingers mentioned New York City’s massive crime spike, which started after progressives in the State Legislature passed far-left bail reform laws.

Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Investigates

Alvin Bragg, a “criminal justice reform” advocate, may listen to Sharpton’s demand to prosecute the passenger who put Neely in a headlock. While police let the passenger go without charges, Bragg’s office announced Wednesday that it is investigating the man.

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