New York City council member arrested during eviction protest
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New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested during an eviction protest.
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New York City Council member Chi Ossé (D) was arrested Wednesday while protesting an eviction in the city. Ossé was attempting to stop a city resident from being evicted from her home when the arrest occurred. He was later released and stated that three men "manhandled" him during the incident, as reported by The Gothamist. This event highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding evictions in New York City and the direct involvement of elected officials in such protests.
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Chi Ossé was arrested during an eviction protest and later released.
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