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Eric Garner’s mother calls on Mayor Bill de Blasio to “step up” and fire officer involved in son’s death

The family of Eric Garner vows to continue their fight for justice after federal prosecutors decided not to charge a New York City police officer involved in his death. Garner died five years ago during an arrest for allegedly selling illegal cigarettes in Staten Island. Police officers knocked him to the ground and put him in a choke hold. His death ignited demonstrations worldwide. Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why Mayor Bill de Blasio needs to “step up” and take action against the officer involved in her son’s death. Source

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