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Intelligencer: “NYPD Accused of Covering Up Pedestrian Death by Cop Car”
New York magazine covers new evidence against the NYPD in the Ryo Oyamada pedestrian crash case. On February...
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Japan Times: “Lawyer of Japanese man killed by N.Y. police car alleges evidence cover-up”
The Japan Times covers developments in the case against NYPD for the death of Ryo Oyamada. NEW YORK...
Gothamist: “Kindergartner Seriously Injured After Car Hits Her In Queens Crosswalk”
Gothamist covers the crash caused by a negligent NYPD police officer that injured Chumli Mendoza and her mother...
Gothamist: “Video May Prove Cops Lied After Fatally Striking Pedestrian”
Video obtained by Vaccaro & White through a Freedom of Information Law request contradicts NYPD account.
Gothamist: “NYPD May Have Botched Investigation of Slain Pedestrian”
Gothamist reports on Vaccaro & White's letter to the court in the Oyamada case, seeking leave to amend the complaint based on newly-disclosed evidence.
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“Video Showing Student Killed By NYPD Cruiser Remains Sealed,” Christopher Robbins for Gothamist
Gothamist covers Vaccaro & White's efforts to make public the facts concerning the death of Ryo Oyamda, a Japanese student struck and killed by two NYPD officers in a police cruiser.
Streetsblog: NYPD’s Jaywalking Enforcement Boondoggle
Steve Vaccaro’s “Street Justice” column investigates the NYPD’s recent efforts to issue summonses to jaywalking pedestrians. Although the...
Village Voice: It’s Too Easy to Kill Pedestrians in New York City
The Village Voice interviewed Steve Vaccaro about the recent spate of Upper West Side pedestrian deaths and what NYPD can do to prevent them.
Gothamist: DA Won’t Charge Cabbie Who Maimed Tourist In Midtown
The District Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against the cab driver who seriously injured a british tourist in Midtown.
Streetfilms: The Parents of Allison Liao Speak at Traffic Safety March
Streetsfilms captured heart-wrenching statements by Vaccaro & White clients Amy Tam Liao and Hsi-Pei Liao, demanding safer streets.