NY BLM Leader Hawk Newsome Surrenders, Claims Political Persecution Over Assault Charges
New York PostOctober 27, 20253 min11,946 views
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- ✊ Hawk Newsome, identified as the New York Black Lives Matter founder, turned himself in to face charges.
- ⚖️ He is accused of assaulting a black man, Manhattan Democratic District Leader William Allen, during a political rally.
- 📢 The alleged assault involved punching and throwing a bullhorn at Allen amidst protest chaos.
Political Motivation Claims
- 🗣️ Newsome characterized his arrest as a political attack and political persecution.
- 🎯 He stated he is not focused on the charges but on the justice system being used against him.
- 🚫 Newsome drew a parallel to criticisms of weaponizing the justice system, suggesting it's being done by others.
Protest Context
- 🏢 The incident unfolded outside Councilman Yusef Salaam’s Harlem office, where activists were protesting the revocation of a non-profit leader's community funding.
- 📣 Newsome claims Yusef Salaam and Al Sharpton are not fighting police brutality and sent people to confront his protest.
Calls for Justice
- 📣 Chants of "JUSTICE" and "NOW" were heard, along with calls to "SAY HIS NAME."
- ✊ The group expressed solidarity with Newsome, chanting "Free Hawk."
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Hawk NewsomeBlack Lives MatterPolitical PersecutionAssault ChargesPolitical RallyPolice BrutalityJustice SystemActivismHarlemYusef SalaamAl Sharpton
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