Brad Lander found not guilty of blocking elevator at New York ICE facility
Summary
Brad Lander, a New York politician, was found not guilty of blocking an elevator at a federal immigration office during a protest. A judge said Lander appeared tired rather than intentionally obstructive when he sat in front of the elevator.Key Facts
- Brad Lander is a Democrat from New York City and former comptroller.
- He was on trial for blocking an elevator at the ICE office in a Manhattan federal building.
- The incident happened during a protest to inspect rooms holding detained immigrants.
- Lander and other politicians were arrested after sitting in the elevator area on the 10th floor.
- The judge said Lander did not intend to block the elevator and seemed resigned and tired.
- Prosecutors could not prove Lander had a motive to obstruct the elevator.
- Lander explained his chanting was a civil rights anthem, not an attempt to block access.
- After the verdict, Lander stated the protest was about commitment to civil rights.
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