Democrat Mayor Lovely Warren, Charged For Alleged Campaign Finance Fraud, Loses Primary
The embattled mayor lost the primary.
Charles Hurt: Rochester 'Spit Hood' Arrest That Sparked Riots -- Another Fake News Fiasco
The dark, grainy footage of Daniel Prude writhing and twisting on the icy pavement entirely naked is certainly painful to watch. It is human instinct to look away.![]()
Rochester's ENTIRE police command staff resigns, Chief shares POWERFUL words amid violent protests
Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary and his entire command staff announced their resignation on Tuesday, following nearly a week of nightly protesting and rioting over the death of Daniel Prude, who died in police custody last March.
If you only listen to the mainstream media, you'd think Singletary resigned due to the valiant efforts of violent BLM protesters, and that his decision should be celebrated as a victory. But, that is not the case, Glenn Beck argued on Wednesday's radio program.
Glenn shared Singletary's resignation statement, in which the 20-year police veteran made it clear that his decision to leave the department was to save his integrity:
As a man of integrity, I will not sit idly by while outside entities attempt to destroy my character. The events over the past week are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity. [ ...] The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude's death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for.
"He didn't resign because of pressure. He resigned because no one would stand up, and he was being accused of things that weren't true," Glenn said. "You are seeing this now in Seattle. [...] You're seeing this all over the country. And it's being spun as a giant win. Let me ask you, Rochester. You've just gotten rid of an African-American police chief. Who are you going to replace him with? [...] Yeah, good luck, Rochester. Good luck. "
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Assistant principal who went on 'f*** the police' tirade placed on leave: 'They can f*** right off, America!'
The New York assistant principal who went on a "f*** the police" tirade at a Black Lives Matter protest in Rochester has been placed on leave.
"Mr. Steven Lysenko is a tenured administrator with due process rights. He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation," the Spencerport Central School District's website noted. "We appreciate the outpouring of emails, posts and comments regarding this matter, and we hope you understand that given this is a pending investigation we are unable to respond. Thank you for your patience."
What's the background?
Lysenko of Spencerport High School in suburban Rochester expressed anger during a Facebook Live video Saturday describing an encounter with cops on a bridge.
"Our peacekeepers ended up shooting pepper spray at us for singing and chanting and telling them what a s***ty-assed job they were doing. They can f*** right off, America!" Lysenko said.
"F*** the police!" he screamed while wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt. "F*** Rochester Police Department!"
Here's the clip. (Content warning: Language):
This is Steven Lysenko, assistant principal at Spencerport High School in Rochester. He was at the riot last night… https://t.co/qSaXyL11G2— Brittany (@Brittany)1599325340.0
The video went viral and reportedly outraged some families, according to WROC-TV.
The school district initially issued a statement denouncing Lysenko's behavior but stopping short of revealing what discipline would be handed down:
Response to a social media video of district employee at the Rochester protest. As we have stated consistently and clearly, Spencerport Central School District stands in solidarity in support of racial equality and systemic change. We remain committed to this change, and want all of our families to know we further stand in solidarity with peaceful protesters. However, when a District employee uses language in public or on social media that does not align with our Code of Conduct or demonstrate appropriate role modeling for students, that is something that we will not condone. These statements by our administrator have caused disruption within our school community. We apologize to our students, parents and community that you had to hear this language from one of our employees.
How are folks reacting?
A Change.org petition demanding the district spare Lysenko has garnered over 7,200 of the 7,500 signature goal as of Tuesday afternoon. Another Change.org petition wants Lysenko fired and has attracted nearly 6,000 of the 7,500 signature goal as of Tuesday afternoon.
One person tweeted that Lysenko "is legitimately the one of very few employees in the SCSD that works to better our district for [people of color] students and families" while another countered that "such crass language and hatred — on a public platform — for [Rochester police] is a disgrace. This does not reflect what Spencerport is truly about."
Lysenko has worked at the district since 2011, and on Sunday he declined to comment to the Democrat & Chronicle.
Anything else?
Protests have raged in Rochester of late, some of which have turned hostile, including protesters tormenting diners. On Saturday night, three Rochester police officers were hospitalized after rioters threw bottles and rocks — as well as shot fireworks — at them.
The unrest stems from the release of bodycam video of the arrest of Daniel Prude, who died while in the custody of Rochester police in March. Seven police officers have been suspended for their involvement in the arrest.
On Tuesday, the city's entire police command staff — including Chief La'Ron Singletary — stepped down over the issue. Singletary said he's resigning because his character was being maligned.
"As a man of integrity, I will not sit idly by while outside entities attempt to destroy my character. The events over the past week are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity," he said.
(H/T: The Police Tribune)
Breaking: Entire Rochester Police Dept. command staff resigns over protests from the death of Daniel Prude
Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary resigned after days of protest over the death of Daniel Prude in police custody. Two deputy police chiefs also resigned.
Mayor Lovely Warren told the Rochester City Council about the resignations on Tuesday. When asked by reporters who would be in charge of law enforcement during expected protests that night, Warren said she wasn't certain.
"We would have to find an interim chief," Warren said. "Because I just got the call before this hearing, I don't know."
Singletary explained the reasons for his resignation in a news release. One report said City Council President Loretta C. Scott told News10NBC that Singletary would stay on until Sept. 28.
"Today, after 20 years of dedicated service to the Rochester Police Department and the Rochester Community, I announce my retirement from the Rochester Police Department. For the past two decades, I have served this community with honor, pride, and the highest integrity," Singletary said.
Daniel Prude, 41, died in March after being restrained by police officers that placed him in a spit hood. His family had called the police because the man was having a mental illness episode and a medical examiner said later that he was under "acute PCP intoxication."
The seven Rochester police officers involved in the Prude case have also been suspended.
Singletary said that he was resigning because his character was being maligned over the response to the death of Prude.
"As a man of integrity, I will not sit idly by while outside entities attempt to destroy my character. The events over the past week are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity," Singletary said.
"The members of the Rochester Police Department and the Greater Rochesters Community know my reputation and know what I stand for," he added. "The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude's death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for."
Police Deputy Chief Joseph Morabito and Deputy Chief Mark Simmons also resigned.
While Singletary blamed "outside entities" for maligning his character, Mayor Warren had previously blamed the death of Prude on racism.
"Institutional and structural racism led to Daniel Prude's death. I won't deny it, I stand before it, and I call for justice upon it," she said.
Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary retires in wake of Daniel Prude's death — September 8, 2020www.youtube.com
New York assistant principal goes on profanity-laced tirade at Rochester BLM protest: 'F*** the police!'
A New York assistant principal is facing scrutiny after delivering a profanity-laced tirade during a Black Lives Matter protest in Rochester. Steven Lysenko, a ninth-grade AP teacher at Spencerport High School in suburban Rochester, is accused of spewing anti-cop rhetoric during a Facebook Live video. The school district was forced to issue a statement after some parents were outraged over the expletive-laden rant.
Lysenko participated in a Black Lives Matter protest in Rochester on Saturday. Following what he deemed as an overaggressive encounter with Rochester police, the assistant principal launched into an enraged diatribe.
Lysenko started the video by introducing himself as the president of the local chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. The teacher said that he and other demonstrators marched in Rochester as "an act of protest." He continued by claiming, "We didn't do anything but chant and sing."
Lysenko and the group of BLM demonstrators allegedly confronted Rochester police officers on a bridge.
"Our peacekeepers ended up shooting pepper spray at us for singing and chanting and telling them what a s***ty-assed job they were doing," Lysenko said in anger. "They can f*** right off, America!"
"F*** the police," he screamed while wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt. "F*** Rochester police Department!"
This is Steven Lysenko, assistant principal at Spencerport High School in Rochester. He was at the riot last night… https://t.co/qSaXyL11G2— Brittany (@Brittany)1599325340.0
The video went viral on social media, which reportedly caused some families to be outraged, according to WROC-TV.
The Spencerport Central School District issued a statement on the assistant principal's rant:
Response to a social media video of district employee at the Rochester protest. As we have stated consistently and clearly, Spencerport Central School District stands in solidarity in support of racial equality and systemic change. We remain committed to this change, and want all of our families to know we further stand in solidarity with peaceful protesters. However, when a District employee uses language in public or on social media that does not align with our Code of Conduct or demonstrate appropriate role modeling for students, that is something that we will not condone. These statements by our administrator have caused disruption within our school community. We apologize to our students, parents and community that you had to hear this language from one of our employees.
The school district said the situation "will be addressed as a confidential, personnel matter."
Lyssenko's apparent Twitter bio states that he is an "advocate for social justice," as reported in the New York Post. In June, a tweet from the account read, "To any students-past or present-who follow me here: know that when you post "#WhiteLivesMatter, you are condoning White Supremacy. In that I will not abide!"
Also in June, he appeared on a Facebook video apologizing for using "police-centric and police-friendly language."
Lysenko did not immediately respond to requests for a comment on the situation from the New York Post.
There have been protests in Rochester for the last four nights, some of which have turned hostile, including protesters tormenting diners. On Saturday night, three Rochester police officers were taken to the hospital after being attacked by rioters who threw bottles and rocks at them, as well as shooting fireworks at the cops.
The protests stem from the release of bodycam video of the arrest of Daniel Prude, who died while in the custody of Rochester police in March. Seven police officers have been suspended for their involvement in the arrest of Prude.
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