"Ossé was taken into custody as he stood outside the Jefferson Avenue property of Carmella Charrington, whose ownership of the four-story brownstone has been contested for more than two years."
"Charrington remains jailed on Rikers Island after a judge held her in contempt of court in connection with the dispute. Her family says the legal battle has left her unable to defend her claim to the home her relatives have owned for decades."
"Ossé joined them and attempted to intervene. 'This is the result of deed theft and the ongoing displacement of Black homeowners in Bed-Stuy,' Ossé wrote in a statement posted to his social media account."
"The dispute centers on the property in the 200 block of Jefferson Avenue, where Charrington's family says they have lived for more than 60 years. A developer, 227 Group LLC, has sought control of the deed."
City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while attempting to prevent the eviction of Carmella Charrington from her family home. Charrington has faced a contested ownership battle for over two years and is currently jailed on Rikers Island. Supporters gathered outside her property as authorities enforced the eviction. Ossé stated that the situation reflects ongoing displacement issues affecting Black homeowners in Bed-Stuy. The legal dispute involves a developer seeking control of the property, which Charrington's family has owned for over 60 years.
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