Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason

By MAYSOON KHAN
Associated Press/Report for America

New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam says he was pulled over by city police without being given an explanation. The police stop Friday casts a renewed light on police transparency measures that City Council members will vote on Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto. Salaam is also a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five. Body camera footage shows an officer withdrawing after Salaam identifies himself during the stop as a council member. The officer gives no reason for the stop. Police later said Salaam was stopped for driving with dark tints.