"Carmella Charrington, longtime resident of 212 Jefferson Avenue, stood outside her home on April 27 along with about 100 demonstrators after word spread that the sheriff's office might return to the home on Monday to continue with an eviction proceeding that ended in chaos last week."
"The crux of the controversy is whether the property was obtained through legitimate means. Advocates with the People's Coalition to Stop Deed Theft argue it was not."
"Evangeline Byars, a member of the coalition, said the group was alerted that law enforcement could arrive to evict Charrington and moved quickly to gather outside the home in protest."
"The Attorney General has acknowledged this acquisition emanated from deed theft."
Carmella Charrington is fighting to keep her family home in Bed Stuy amid an eviction attempt and allegations of deed theft. The Charrington family has owned the property for 60 years, but it was sold to 227 Group LLC for $1.4 million without her father's knowledge. Supporters argue this case reflects broader issues of homeowner rights in the city. Advocates claim the sale was illegitimate, and protests erupted when law enforcement was expected to enforce the eviction. The Attorney General has acknowledged concerns regarding the acquisition process.
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