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In reply to the discussion: So, about Bloomberg. [View all]PatSeg
(47,260 posts)97. As reported by CBS
All five men had their convictions vacated in 2002. During the Bloomberg administration, they filed a civil rights lawsuit against New York City, alleging malicious prosecution, racial discrimination and emotional distress. The Bloomberg administration spent nearly $6 million fighting the case over a decade, arguing that the authorities at the time had good cause and acted in good faith.
In 2014, less than a year after Bloomberg left office, New York City and the Central Park Five agreed to a $41 million settlement. Under the terms of the agreement, the city continued to maintain there was no wrongdoing by police or prosecutors in the case.
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A reporter from CBS questioned Bloomberg about his opinion and praise of city prosecutors and the NYPD acted in good faith and whether or not he feels differently now that Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise have since become The Exonerated Five.
I really have no idea, Bloomberg said. Ive read in the paper, Ive been away from government for a long time. So apparently, the courts have ruled that they did not commit it, commit a crime, and thats the final word and we just have to accept that. It isnt a question of what anybody believes.
In 2014, less than a year after Bloomberg left office, New York City and the Central Park Five agreed to a $41 million settlement. Under the terms of the agreement, the city continued to maintain there was no wrongdoing by police or prosecutors in the case.
snip
A reporter from CBS questioned Bloomberg about his opinion and praise of city prosecutors and the NYPD acted in good faith and whether or not he feels differently now that Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise have since become The Exonerated Five.
I really have no idea, Bloomberg said. Ive read in the paper, Ive been away from government for a long time. So apparently, the courts have ruled that they did not commit it, commit a crime, and thats the final word and we just have to accept that. It isnt a question of what anybody believes.
https://www.theroot.com/bloomberg-plays-clueless-when-questioned-about-central-1840759750
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Not a fan of Mike... we can do better, as Bernie demonstrates everyday out on the campaign trail.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#102
Me too blue... I would say, I'd take Joe over him. And, ur right again, Mayor Mike has ZERO chance
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#104
President Obama hired Steve Rattner to overhaul the auto industry after the financial collapse.
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#13
Bloomberg is an interesting candidate who has maximal freedom to define his policies going forward
andym
Feb 2020
#8
Remember President Obama was not for marriage equality at first. People do evolve.
Maraya1969
Feb 2020
#14
I would love BLoomberg/Harris. With Preet as AG and Liz as Treasury and Schiff wherever he can
Squinch
Feb 2020
#22
Yes. As I said, he did promote Republicans in order to get his gun legislations passed. I don't
Squinch
Feb 2020
#26
I haven't seen any polls that say BS will beat trump while the other candidates will not.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#42
I have used Google, and I have seen hundreds of polls, but I haven't seen any that show
Squinch
Feb 2020
#63
Your contention was that BS can beat trump where the others can't. I asked for your source
Squinch
Feb 2020
#72
Makes me feel better too. Especially the climate change and gun control and PP.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#29
Right? I had a young 20 something tell me he was interested in Bloomberg. I did not know
krissey
Feb 2020
#31
Choosing Bloomberg is ignoring what's going on. He will never attract the #'s needed.
floppyboo
Feb 2020
#35
I agree that it is ignoring the results of Iowa and New Hampshire, but I don't think they are
Squinch
Feb 2020
#37
For not even running yet, he is so kicking Sanders to the curb "showing the numbers", I think.
krissey
Feb 2020
#41
Duppers, the republican base isn't going to vote for a Democrat, no matter who
floppyboo
Feb 2020
#116
We don't need another billionaire. I will support him 100% of he gets the nod.
marble falls
Feb 2020
#45
My suspicion is that he will work with Republicans on legislation in a way that will sometimes
Squinch
Feb 2020
#65
The problem is virtually all of the candidates have some kind of skeleton in the closet.
Vinca
Feb 2020
#70
that's all words. i judge a person by their actions. he said Obama divided the country for
Kurt V.
Feb 2020
#77
And let's not forget he won both the Democratic & republican primary in Dixville Notch 😁
catbyte
Feb 2020
#85
His labor plan supports $15 minimum wage and paid family and sick leave, and strengthening unions.
tulipsandroses
Feb 2020
#92
He cannot defeat Trump. Money won't beat Trump. The 2016 campaign showed that.
totodeinhere
Feb 2020
#94
Hope he can be persuaded to change his mind on marijuana legalization, but...
Miles Archer
Feb 2020
#103