00:00New York Police Department dragged black woman off subway for a transit violation, causing outrage over policing priorities.
00:07A video posted yesterday, September 30th, has ignited outrage after showing three NYPD officers physically restraining and dragging a black woman off a subway train for what they called a transit violation.
00:22Witnesses say the woman was simply resting with one leg across an empty seat, not disturbing anyone.
00:27Despite her lowering her legs, the encounter quickly escalates.
00:31One officer grabs her arm while two others assist, pulling her off the train as she protests that she did nothing.
00:37Under Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Rule 1050.72, riders are prohibited from putting feet on seats, with penalties ranging from a $50 to $100 fine.
00:51This was a classic case of over-enforcement, one civil rights attorney told us.
00:55Sitting, while black strikes again, one viral reply read.
00:59Replies suggests about 60% of online responses condemn the officer's actions, citing racial bias and unnecessary force, while around 35% defend enforcement of transit rules.
01:10A recent New York City Liberal Union report found that black and Latino riders were five times more likely to receive tickets or summonses for infractions such as fare evasion or feet on seats compared to white riders.
01:22The woman in the video could potentially pursue legal action against the NYPD for excessive force and false arrest under federal civil rights law.
01:31Politically, the video puts pressure on Mayor Eric Adams, who has prioritized a transit safety crackdown since 2024.
01:38The clip sparked an immediate firestorm on X, pulling in over 760,000 views and thousands of comments in less than 24 hours.
01:47The MTA reported over 7,000 summonses in 2023 for occupying multiple seats, but less than 15% were issued during peak hours when cars were crowded, suggesting enforcement often targets riders even in empty cars.
02:13And until those questions are addressed, public trust in both transit safety and policing will remain on shaky ground.
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