Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Chi Ossé, a Brooklyn City Council member, was arrested in April 2026 during a protest outside a Bed-Stuy eviction site tied to a deed-theft dispute. Multiple outlets reported that Ossé was among several protesters who blocked an eviction and faced charges including obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct.[2][3][5]
- Video footage circulated showing Ossé being restrained and taken into custody, with his team framing the incident as part of broader concerns about deed theft and housing displacement of Black homeowners in Brooklyn.[1][5][2]
- After his release, Ossé described the arrest as 'manhandled' and indicated he would file a misconduct report, while city officials publicly expressed concern about the footage and said they would review the incident with the Police Commissioner.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull additional sources or summarize the ongoing developments and any official statements from Ossé’s office, Mayor Mamdani, or the NYPD. I can also locate the latest local coverage in Buffalo-area outlets for comparison or context if that helps.
Would you like a concise timeline of the events or a brief map of key players and their positions?
Citations:
- Reports of Ossé’s arrest and charges during the eviction protest.[2][3]
- Video footage and statements linking the incident to deed theft and housing displacement concerns.[1]
- Post-arrest comments and responses from Ossé and city officials.[5][3]
Sources
Chi Ossé, co-founder of New York City activist collective Warriors in the Garden and son of hip-hop podcast pioneer Reginald "Combat Jack" Ossé, has launched an ambitious, audacious campaign for City Council at the age of 22. Cell Vision correspondent Kali Holloway spoke with Ossé about his campaign, his political awakening following the police murder of George Floyd, and how he is trying to redefine the image of a public advocate for Gen Z.
cell.visionRead the latest UK headlines, on NewsNow. UK news, analysis and opinion from around the world.
www.newsnow.co.ukA video shared with News 12 showed the council member being arrested by police during an attempted eviction of a deed theft advocate.
connecticut.news12.comA video shared with News 12 showed the council member being arrested by police during an attempted eviction of a deed theft advocate.
newjersey.news12.comWith an outside-in approach to legislative change, Ossé has taken his progressive politics from the streets to City Council, and is taking the rest of us along for the ride.
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