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Officer Omar Habib Convicted Under NYC Chokehold Ban, Held Without Bail

8/14/2026

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Officer Omar Habib was convicted of felony strangulation, misdemeanor chokehold violation and misdemeanor assault under NYC’s 2020 chokehold ban.
Judge Cynthia Isales ordered Habib held without bail, said the convictions carry up to seven years, and terminated his NYPD service.
On July 28, 2023, Habib answered a 911 call at a Bronx catering hall and used a chokehold that caused unconsciousness, District Attorney Darcel Clark said.

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Officer Omar Habib was convicted of felony strangulation, misdemeanor chokehold violation and misdemeanor assault under NYC’s 2020 chokehold ban.
Judge Cynthia Isales ordered Habib held without bail, said the convictions carry up to seven years, and terminated his NYPD service.
On July 28, 2023, Habib answered a 911 call at a Bronx catering hall and used a chokehold that caused unconsciousness, District Attorney Darcel Clark said.