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Council member arrested while protesting alleged deed theft
April 23, 2026
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While protesting an eviction tied to alleged deed theft, New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested. The incident unfolded Wednesday morning when a demonstration outside of 212 Jefferson Avenue became chaotic, the New York Times reported. The gathering was in support of Carmella Charrington, who is facing eviction from her Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone.
During the protest, the New York Police Department stepped in and arrested four people, including Ossé, who represents the community. Video shows Ossé being wrestled to the ground before being handcuffed while facedown against the sidewalk. Ossé and the others were charged with the misdemeanor of []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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