Richard Haste

Blogs
August 9, 2013
Ramarley Graham case; Grand Jury Votes Not to Indict Cop, Feds to Review Case
A Bronx grand jury opted not to indict Police Officer Richard Haste for fatally shooting unarmed teenager Ramarley Graham after chasing the youth into his parents' home in February, 2012. The Justice Department is going to review the case for possible civil rights violations.
Blogs
May 16, 2013
Robert Johnson, Bronx DA, Slams Judge Who Dismissed Charges Against Ramarley Graham's Killer
Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson is slamming a judge who dropped charges against a police officer in the fatal February 2012 shooting of an unarmed teenager. Meanwhile, the judge blamed the prosecutors for screwing up their grand jury instructions. "It cannot be said more forcefully that we d ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2013
Police and Protesters Clash at Kimani Gray Vigil in Brooklyn
What many had hoped would be a peaceful vigil for a teen killed by police in East Flatbush ended with dozens of people arrested Wednesday night. It was the third night of demonstrations in the neighborhood, prompted by the death of 16-year-old Kimani Gray and sustained by a deep-seated frustration ... More >>
News
August 8, 2012
The Next Mayor: An NYPD Still Outside the Law?
Blogs
June 13, 2012
Ramarley Graham Shooting: NYPD Officer Richard Haste Facing 25 Years In Prison
The Bronx District Attorney's Office has officially announced that the NYPD officer who shot an unarmed teen earlier this year has been indicted on two counts of manslaughter and now faces up to 25 years in prison.The grand jury that signed off on the charges found that Officer Richard Haste acted " ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2012
Cop Who Shot Unarmed Bronx Teen Ramarley Graham Indicted; Reportedly Charged With Manslaughter
The NYPD officer who shot 18-year-old Ramarley Graham back in February reportedly has been indicted on manslaughter charges and is expected to turn himself in to authorities on Wednesday.At the time of the shooting, Graham was unarmed.The Bronx District Attorney's Office tells the Voice it isn't com ... More >>
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Cop Feels 'Terrible' About Killing Unarmed Bronx Teen Ramarley Graham: Report
Richard Haste, the cop who shot and killed 18-year-old Ramarley Graham, feels "terrible" about the unarmed teen's death, but thought he was in "mortal danger" when he pulled the trigger, according to the Daily News. Haste told a co-worker he thought the Bronx teen had a weapon that fateful Feb. 2. ... More >>