Volpe has served 21 years and is eligible for release Jan. 9, 2025, according to prison records. Al Sharpton. The crime is still remembered as one of the citys most harrowing instances of police brutality. His actions were premeditated, brutal and brazen, evincing a clear belief that he was above the law and that his victims lives, quite simply, did not matter., Federal authorities were responding to Volpes December request for compassionate release, in which he revealed that he caught COVID-19 behind bars, and is now a changed man who apologizes for his serious wrong and crime., Police Officer Justin Volpe leaving Brooklyn Federal Court where he is on trial in the torture beating of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima. (Mary Altaffer/AP). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 21 years is not 21 days: Abner Louima says about officers early release request, Abner Louima ponders a question during a taping of "Keepin' it Real with Al Sharpton" in 2009 in New York. Inside new mortgage fee rules, Rangers-Devils set to face off in must-win game 7. I take full responsibility and live with the pain it has caused the victim, his family and others. You cannot fully go away from that, he said. "The case shed a light on brutality. Jen Chung. Almost immediately, the shocking abuse sparked outrage at the NYPD, with thousands of demonstrators packing the streets a few weeks later, carrying signs calling for Justice for Abner and deriding the NYPDs slogan of Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect by switching it to Criminals, Perverts, Racists.. I think at least hes spent enough time thinking about his actions., Police Officer Justin Volpe leaves Brooklyn Federal Court during his trial in the torture beating of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima. Justin Volpe, the rogue cop who infamously sodomized Abner Louima with a broomstick inside a Brooklyn police station in 1997, . Abner Louima ponders a question during a taping of "Keepin' it Real with Al Sharpton" in 2009 in New York. Twenty-one years is not 21 days. Louima spoke to The News from his hospital bed just days after the crime. ", Haitian demo across Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall. I don't think the nation and the world understood the extent of police brutality at the time. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Its so many years after the crime. What he did was wrong.but he would have gotten less time if he killed him. With cell phones and security cameras, we're not living in the same day and age where people can do whatever they want.". He has been in prison ever since, and has a January 2025 release date if federal Judge Frederic Block does not . 49477-053 can be released is Aug. 3, 2025. All rights reserved. His actions were premeditated, brutal and brazen, evincing a clear belief that he was above the law and that his victims lives, quite simply, did not matter., Federal authorities were responding to Volpes December request for compassionate release, in which he revealed that he caught COVID-19 behind bars, and is now a changed man who apologizes for his serious wrong and crime.. "We must continue to shine a spotlight on wrongdoing by police whenever and wherever it occurs," he said. By. "There are so many people he has helped, you would be on the phone with me for an hour," she said. when he spoke to the Daily News in January. His actions were premeditated, brutal and brazen, evincing a clear belief that he was above the law and that his victims lives, quite simply, did not matter, the filing says. 1 of 5. I follow the word of God, so I have to forgive but I dont forget. Im going to do something to you. I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime. Advance records show it's not the first time she has walked down the aisle, so to speak -- on Sept. 21, 2001, she married an NYPD officer from Brooklyn. He was all smiles. The cop who sodomized Abner Louima with a jagged wooden handle in 1997 wants out of federal prison early because of COVID-19. Louima was then taken to the 70th Precinct, where Volpe broke a broomstick in two and took Louima into a bathroom. (Naso, Jon). The cop who sodomized Abner Louima with a jagged wooden handle in 1997 wants out of federal prison early because of COVID-19. One of the former NYPD officers who violently brutalized Abner Louima with a broomstick in 1997 was denied release by a Brooklyn judge on Monday. And later that night, inside Brooklyns 70th Precinct stationhouse, Volpe and another officer again beat up Louima. EX-NYPD policeman, Justin Volpe, is hoping for an early release after he contracted Covid-19 in prison, in November. The instrument was never found. "It shows exactly what the media can do in cases which they find creates a good story for them.". Joseph Ostapiuk | jostapiuk@siadvance.com. and Volpe's earliest release date . Abner Loiuma in 2007 (Mary Altaffer/ASSOCIATED PRESS). Fair and equal He could laugh until he chokes. Twenty-one years is not 21 days. After 21 plus years in prison, it is my family who is being punished more, he wrote. The immigrant from Haiti was arrested on disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges. My own clothes. For over two decades I have tried to live in a way to make up for it.. I think at least hes spent enough time thinking about his actions, he told the The News. Louima claimed Volpe and the other cop repeatedly called him a n----r during the heinous attack. Had a close friend, working the prosecution in EDNY. His prison release date is 2025. I thank God to be alive. The Box: Minds Lost in Solitary Confinement | The New Yorker Documentary After 21 plus years in prison, it is my family who is being punsihed more.. But in an exclusive interview with the Daily News, he stopped short of supporting ex-NYPD Officer Justin Volpes compassionate release request. (Christie M Farriella/for New York Daily News). Volpe wrote in his application, "I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime. Justin Volpe, the disgraced cop who beat and sodomized Abner Louima with a broomstick in 1997, has tied the knot with a Staten Island woman in a ceremony at the federal prison he calls home. On Aug. 9, 1997, Volpe sodomized Louima, a Haitian immigrant, with a broken broomstick in the bathroom of Brooklyn's 70th Precinct stationhouse Louima, who had been arrested in a brawl outside a nightclub, suffered a ruptured bladder and colon and spent two months in a hospital. I have served the overwhelming majority of the sentence. Disgraced ex-NYPD cop Justin Volpe committed "one of the most heinous crimes in New York City's history" and should be denied early release from prison, the Brooklyn US attorney's office . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. For doing what he did he deserved to do time, but individuals who murder people dont serve this much time.Hell this great state of NY wants to parole cop killers. As a Government Exhibit, to show a Jury the amount of violence required, in order to cause the amount of injuries sustained by Louima. (Mages, Evy). Louima and Volpe got into a heated altercation outside Club Rendez-Vous, during which Louimas cousin smacked Volpe in the head. Chris Burke, a spokesman for the federal Bureau of Prisons, wouldn't confirm the ceremony took place. But I thank God to be alive. Former NYPD officer Justin Volpe requested compassionate release over health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. T Louima's attack spurred a wave of anti-brutality demonstrations. (Staten Island Advance). He then bragged about the assault to other officers. The earliest date that Volpe inmate No. Rubenstein said especially in the Trump era, exposing such cases is key. This story has been shared 402,340 times. The cop thought it was Louima who hit him, and threw him into a police car, where Louima was beaten by two other officers. He was a mental sadistic loon who slipped through the cracks!! 18th Floor. Abner Louima in his Coney Island Hospital bed in 1997. married his wife, Caroline Volpe, in a prison ceremony, Phillies slugger Harper expected to return to lineup Tuesday, Cheers bar, Tonight Show set among items in massive TV memorabilia auction, Heat preparing for all scenarios with Jimmy Butler (ankle) questionable for Game 2, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. All rights reserved (About Us). Volpe sodomized Louima with a jagged wooden handle in 1997 while he was in police custody after a fight. Man, was I shocked when Volpe admitted to everything. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Marvyn Kornberg, Volpe's trial lawyer, said the sentence was too severe. Thomas P. Devery, the former pastor of Holy Child R.C. His prison release date is 2025. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. And Volpe's earliest release date on his 30-year prison term is Aug. 3, 2025. The cop later bragged about the vicious assault to the other precinct cops. Abner Louima in his Coney Island Hospital bed in 1997. Volpe was convicted of using a broomstick to sodomize Louima, perforating his rectum and bladder, following Louimas arrest when cops broke up a rowdy party on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn on Aug. 9, 1997. With his application for early release denied, Volpe will remain behind bars in federal prison until 2025, his current projected release date. Phillies slugger Harper expected to return to lineup Tuesday, Cheers bar, Tonight Show set among items in massive TV memorabilia auction, Heat preparing for all scenarios with Jimmy Butler (ankle) questionable for Game 2, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In a photo taken two weeks ago on a boat on Miami Beach, Louima looks rested and happy in designer jeans ripped for effect and a casual blue-and-white, short-sleeved shirt. Former New York City police officer Justin Volpe leaves State Supreme Court in Brooklyn in this 1997 file photo, with his attorney, Marvyn Kornberg, at right. I follow the word of God, so I have to forgive but I dont forget. He does not present any extraordinary and compelling reasons based on the possibility of contracting COVID-19.. The Rev. Louima was then taken to the 70th Precinct, where Volpe broke a broomstick in two and took Louima into a bathroom. The earliest date that Volpe inmate No. "After 21 plus years in prison, it is my family who is being punished more. Bruder and Wiese were convicted of conspiracy, but their sentences were overturned. Justin Volpe arriving at the court house in 1999. Louima ultimately received an $8.7 million settlement in his civil suit against the city and the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. Its so many years after the crime. ", ALSO READ | Video shows brazen robbery at Chanel store in SoHo. I have served the overwhelming majority of the sentence," he said, "After 21 plus years in prison, it is my family who is being . 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. "I was mad at the time," he said when he pleaded guilty in 1999 in the middle of his trial in Brooklyn Federal Court, admitting he wanted to humiliate and intimidate Louima. ", ALSO READ | Rochester officers who pepper-sprayed 9-year-old suspended, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Paying more despite good credit? Police Officer Justin Volpe leaves Brooklyn Federal Court during his trial in the torture beating of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. His prison release date is 2025. On Aug. 9, 1997, Abner Louima, a Haitian security guard, decided to see his favorite band at Club Rendez-Vous in East Flatbush. Twenty-one years is not 21 days. 26K 3,112 6. Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our free breaking news email alerts. Volpe was arrested in 1998 and pleaded guilty in 1999, in the middle of his trial. In my eyes no different than a serial killer. Justin Volpe, the rogue cop who . This story has been shared 402,340 times. Volpe admitted his guilt again in his application for release, which he filed in late December, more than two decades after he pleaded guilty to the heinous crime. No medical treatment of any kind was provided or offered, Volpe wrote in a compassionate release filing in his own behalf. The man took the bag and gave Volpe a hug. Thats something youll always have to deal with. (Savulich, Andrew/New York Daily News). Keep them all in prison as long as legally allowed, forever if necessary. Finds peace in the . I have served the overwhelming majority of my sentence. the cancel culture got a heads up on screwing Schwartz. Louima is understanding. (New York, NY/77WABC)-A Federal Judge has denied an application of early release for former NYPD officer Justin Volpe. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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A record of their marriage can be found online, at the Brevard County Court Clerk's website. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. "I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime. NEW YORK, NY In the one of the nation's most shocking cases of police brutality, Police Officer Justin Volpe yesterday admitted to sodomizing Haitian immigrant Abner Louima in a Brooklyn station house bathroom. Brooklyn federal prosecutors strenuously argued in a court filing this week that Justin Volpe the ex-cop who brutalized Louima in a stationhouse bathroom in 1997 should serve out the remainder of his 30-year stint in the slammer. hat Justin Volpe did to Abner Louima in the bathroom of the 70th Precinct station house on Aug. 9, 1997, is now as plain as the words Officer Volpe spoke in court yesterday. I was told they had a computer graphic video made. Cops went to the club to deal with a disturbance. Police who abuse people don't deserve compassion, empathy, grace, or a pass. The anguished mom of torture cop Justin Volpe yesterday said one of the most troubling aspects of her son's 30-year sentence is that it came the same day a cop killer was sent away for 25 years . Geddes recounted in horrific, play-by-play detail the night of Aug. 9, 1997 how a fight outside an East Flatbush club led to the crime that shocked the conscience of the city, spurred calls for police reform and left Louima in a hospital bed for months. Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our free breaking news email alerts. After the attack, Volpe threatened to kill Louima if he told anyone, then bragged to his fellow officers about the horrific assault. Arnold Schwarzenegger announces release date of his . I have served the overwhelming majority of the sentence. That is some sick shit. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. as he should he shoved a broom stick up another rectum, tearing it. . Disgraced former NYPD cop Justin Volpe, jailed in the brutal 1997 stationhouse broomstick assault on Haitian immigrant Abner Louima, was denied a plea for compassionate release from prison Monday. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The sequence of events that led to the bone-chilling assault began outside Club Rendezvous on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. I tested positive for COVID-19 and had several symptoms. . Justin Volpe reportedly applied for compassionate . He then took Louima into a bathroom at the stationhouse and sodomized him by jamming a stick in his rectum. On August 9, 1997, a 30-year-old Haitian immigrant taken into police. Feds respond to early-release request of ex-S.I. "I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime. "It's a unique arrangement," Devery told the Daily News. Unremarkable Past and Unspeakable Act. Post Feb 15, 2021 #1 2021-02-15T17:31. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Haitian demo across Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall. Justin Volpe denied parole after 23 years in jail! Louima's attack spurred a wave of anti-brutality demonstrations. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A federal judge has denied a compassionate release from prison for former NYPD officer Justin Volpe, who was convicted in the horrific attack of Abner Louima in 1997. He is accused of beating and sodomising Haitian immigrant, Abner Louima, in 1997 She told the Daily News she visits her son often at Butner Federal Correctional Institution, the prison in North Carolina where he is housed. Volpe mistakenly thought it was Louima who had punched him. He wasn't a cop. Such is the case with former NYPD officer Justin Volpe. Its up to the justice system, its not up to me, Louima told The News on Monday. He then bragged about the assault to other officers. But federal prosecutors responded in a Feb. 1 reply that Volpe should stay behind bars, calling his actions one of the most heinous crimes in New York Citys history., Defendant Justin Volpes motion for compassionate release is denied, the said in a ruling online. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Required fields are marked *. Former officer Charles Schwarz, also a Staten Islander, pleaded guilty to perjury for helping cover up the assault and served a five-year term. A lot of people mix forgiving and forgetting. The vicious attack on Abner Louima on Aug. 9, 1997, became worldwide news, sparked a profound discussion about policing and race, and cost the city nearly $10 million to settle a lawsuit. Geddes recounted in horrific, play-by-play detail the night of Aug. 9, 1997 how a fight outside an East Flatbush club led to the crime that shocked the conscience of the city, spurred calls for police reform and left Louima in a hospital bed for months. The crimes committed by the defendant are among the most horrific crimes prosecuted in this District and left a lasting harm on Mr. Louima, wrote Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Geddes in court papers filed Monday. Louima is now living in Miami. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. As, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. I don't want to go to jail." Volpe had one . Police Officer Justin Volpe leaving Brooklyn Federal Court where he is on trial in the torture beating of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima. (Monaster, Thomas/New York Daily News). "He keeps his head up. New York, NY 10004. Volpe was arrested in 1998 and pleaded guilty in 1999, in the middle of his trial. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. "He's concentrating on taking care of his family. Abner Louima may have forgiven the NYPD officer who sodomized him with a broomstick but the feds certainly havent. 26K 3,112 6. dominop. I even told many of my non-cop friends, "Just wait, he will be exposed as a scammer". Justin Volpe, a former Eltingville resident, filed a motion in the Eastern District of New York on Dec. 23 asking for an early release due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns after he tested . "In any event, reconsideration of the factors does not warrant a reduction of his sentence given the grave nature and circumstances of his crime. On Aug. 9, 1997, Abner Louima, a Haitian security guard, decided to see his favorite band at Club Rendez-Vous in East Flatbush. Justin Volpe denied parole after 23 years in jail! . I follow the word of God, so I have to forgive but I dont forget. We wish no ill to anyone. Volpe admitted his guilt again in his application for release, which he filed in late December, more than two decades after he pleaded guilty to the heinous crime. Louima suffered a ruptured colon and bladder, and his teeth were bashed in the beating. 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Your email address will not be published. Here's another side of this story. Charles Schwarz, now 54, pleaded guilty to perjury for helping his partner, Justin Volpe, formerly of Eltingville, cover up a sexual assault, records indicate. The case sparked outrage and heightened racial tensions in the city. I think at least hes spent enough time thinking about his actions, he told the The News. ! I guess its just another case of Black Privilege!!! Abner Louima, 30, recuperated in a Coney Island hospital bed after the August 1997 attack. Then, in a sick assault in a stationhouse bathroom, Volpe sodomized Louima with the wood handle from either a broomstick or plunger, trial testimony and witnesses said. Justin Volpe dragged Haitian Abner Louima into the toilets of a Brooklyn police station in 1997 and tortured him with the wooden implement. Volpe got a 30-year prison sentence. Within days of the news breaking, the news that what happened, was true. Rev. 125 Broad Street. Louima, now 54, was more forgiving than prosecutors when he spoke to the New York Daily News in January. For over two decades I have tried to live in a way to make up for it., New York Daily News front page for May 13, 1999. In addition, he wrote that his sentence was based on guidelines that are no longer mandatory, and he may have been eligible for a lesser term. In a police car after Louimas arrest, Volpe pounded Louima. I thank God to be alive. This whole thing was probably a case of "roid rage". We've received your submission. Volpe, now jailed at a federal prison in Texas, has asked Brooklyn Federal Judge Frederic Block for release, arguing he became ill with COVID-19 in November behind bars. 2021 New York Daily News. All Rights Reserved. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He told The News, Im doing great, thank God.. That marriage was annulled, said a source with knowledge of the proceeding. Prosecutor Elizabeth Geddes strenuously opposed the fallen cops request for compassionate release in court papers filed Monday. Brooklyn federal prosecutors strenuously argued in a court filing this week that Justin Volpe the ex-cop who brutalized Louima in a station house bathroom in 1997 should serve out the . 49477-053 can be released is Aug. 3, 2025. Justin Volpe, jailed for the sodomy attack on Louima, testified at the day's session. Instead, Bob Volpe smiles. after he tested positive for the virus while in prison in November 2020. Fuck him!! The crimes committed by the defendant are among the most horrific crimes prosecuted in this District and left a lasting harm on Mr. Louima, wrote Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Geddes in court papers filed Monday. (Savulich, Andrew/New York Daily News). Then, in a sick assault in a stationhouse bathroom, Volpe sodomized Louima with the wood handle from either a broomstick or plunger, trial testimony and witnesses said. media@aclu.org (212) 549-2666. media@aclu.org (212) 549-2666. I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime. Volpe pleaded guilty to civil rights violations in 1999, and was sentenced to a 30-year prison term. I do not seek to evade just punishment for my crime, he wrote. ", Abner Louima, 30, recuperated in a Coney Island hospital bed after the August 1997 attack. A federal judge has denied a compassionate release from prison for former NYPD officer Justin Volpe, who was convicted in the horrific attack of Abner Louima in 1997. Al Sharpton. Justin Volpe is serving a 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the attack in the bathroom of Brooklyn's 70th Precinct. (Monaster, Thomas). The 30-year-old was arrested and taken back to the station, where he was assaulted, brutalized and forcibly sodomized by officers at the precinct. Geddes countered that the risk from the pandemic and this purely legal injury does not constitute an extraordinary and compelling reason for a sentence reduction..
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