Statement of Mayor Bill de Blasio on Grand Jury Decision on Death of Eric Garner

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2014

“This is a deeply emotional day – for the Garner Family, and all New Yorkers. His death was a terrible tragedy that no family should have to endure. This is a subject that is never far from my family’s minds – or our hearts. And Eric Garner’s death put a spotlight on police-community relations and civil rights – some of most critical issues our nation faces today.

“Today’s outcome is one that many…