They sued Pittsburgh in 1996 and got federal intervention there. In the next few months, we may decide to sue the City ourselves. I don't know if we'll do it, I don't know if we have the resources, but we'll be considering it. A lawsuit would take about nine months. Tensions are rising.
People are very angry.
At the Dorismond funeral I tried to persuade people to get off the streets, and young people were telling me that they didn't care if they were arrested, they were ready to be arrested. I don't expect to be able to tell people what to do. As a lawyer, there's only so much you can do. The picture is bleak. Includes an overview of NYPD problems, and possible solutions.