NYPD Union Calls For Mayor Bill De Blasio To Be Removed From Office

James O'Neill resigned shortly after firing the officer involved in Eric Garner's death. The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) demanded the firing of Mayor Bill de Blasio, citing a pattern of malfeasance. The PBA voted no confidence in both O'Neill and de Blasio. Officer Daniel Pantaleo was fired five years after using a chokehold on Garner, which contributed to his death. The Justice Department did not charge Pantaleo, but an NYPD judge recommended his termination. De Blasio's spokesperson criticized the PBA's actions as divisive, while O'Neill reportedly had no plans to resign.

What event led to James O'Neill's resignation as NYPD Commissioner?

• Pressure from the federal government

• A budget crisis in the NYPD

• The firing of the officer involved in Eric Garner's death

• A personal scandal

What action did the Union take against O'Neill and de Blasio?

• Filed a lawsuit

• Requested a pay raise

• Organized a protest

• Voted no confidence

What was the final straw that led to the Union's vote of no confidence?

• A new policy implementation

• The unjust termination of Officer Daniel Pantaleo

• A public statement by de Blasio

• A failed negotiation with the Union

What was the medical examiner's conclusion regarding Eric Garner's death?

• There was no clear cause

• It was an accident

• The chokehold contributed to his death

• It was a natural cause

What was the Justice Department's decision regarding charges against Pantaleo?

• They chose not to pursue charges

• They pursued charges

• They issued a public apology

• They recommended a retrial