NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot unarmed Allan Feliz after a traffic stop in 2019, defying Judge Rosemarie Maldonado's recommendation to fire him. Maldonado concluded that Rivera's use of deadly force was unjustified, but Tisch argued that Rivera made a split-second decision amid an intense struggle, believing Officer Barrett's life was at risk. Despite the family's outrage and accusations against Tisch for prioritizing police over accountability, Tisch cited that Rivera had reasonable grounds for his actions during the incident.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled Judge Rosemarie Maldonado's recommendation to fire Lt. Jonathan Rivera, stating that Rivera acted out of concern for Officer Barrett's safety during the shooting incident.
Maldonado found Rivera's justification for using deadly force inadequate and emphasized that it requires more than just the mere possibility of danger. Tisch, however, disagreed with this assessment, believing Rivera's concerns were justified.
Tisch maintained that Rivera reasonably believed that Officer Barrett had been put at risk based on the unfolding physical struggle, interpreting the actions of the involved parties as warranting Rivera's decision.
The family of the deceased, Allan Feliz, expressed outrage over the decision, accusing Tisch of favoring police interests and undermining public accountability in the shooting incident.
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