Jamaal Bowman Addresses White Supremacy After Acquittal

Outgoing Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) issued a 'Dear White People' statement on X following the acquittal of Daniel Penny, who was charged with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. In his lengthy post, Bowman expressed frustration over systemic racism and police violence, referencing historical cases like Rodney King and George Floyd, while claiming that white Americans have never experienced similar brutality. He criticized the media's portrayal of racial incidents, asserting that white supremacy plays a role in the justice system's treatment of Black victims. Critics, however, have accused Bowman of being overly dramatic and failing to acknowledge instances of violence affecting White individuals. The discussion has reignited debates on race relations in America, particularly around police conduct and societal perceptions of violence across racial lines.