Jersey City Council questions hiring counsel for cops involved in Washington killing

Councilmembers Question Need to Provide Lawyers for Officers in Andrew Washington Wrongful Death Case

At Monday’s City Council caucus, several lawmakers expressed misgivings about a measure that would authorize the hiring of attorneys to represent two Jersey City police officers sued over the 2023 killing of Andrew Washington. Councilman Mike Griffin, Councilman Frank Gilmore, Councilman Jake Ephros, and Councilwoman Eleana Little asked whether the city was required to provide […] The post Councilmembers Question Need to Provide Lawyers for Offi…

Jersey City Council questions hiring counsel for cops involved in Washington killing

The Jersey City Council questioned hiring outside counsel to defend two police officers involved in the fatal 2023 shooting of Andrew Washington during yesterday’s caucus. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View “I just want to understand the consequences of a no vote or abstention,” Ward D Councilperson Jake Ephros asked. “The city has a legal obligation […] The post Jersey City Council questions hiring counsel for cops involved in Washington killin…