“Given the issues and the lack of criminal background of Ms Cooper, we have offered her, in line with our position on many criminal cases concerning a first arrest, an alternative resolution of a restorative justice; not just to punish “But also to educate and promote community healing.”
The Critical Therapy Center offered lessons to Cooper that ‘focused on the ways in which Ms. “Cooper could realize that racial identities shape our lives, but we can not use them to the detriment of ourselves or others,” Illuzzi said.
“After completing five sessions, Ms. Cooper’s therapist reported that it was a moving experience and that Ms. Cooper learned a lot in their sessions,” she added.
Amy Cooper has been charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third grade. Illuzzi decided to dismiss the charge, and the judge granted the motion, the statement said.
The charge stems from a May 25 confrontation in a wooded area of Central Park between Amy Cooper and Christian Cooper (no relationship). Amid a disagreement over her unleashed dog, Amy Cooper called 911 and in an increasingly furious tone said a black man was threatening her, according to the video of the incident he filmed.
“I’m taking a picture and calling the police,” she said in a video of the incident. “I’m going to tell them there is an African-American man threatening my life.”
A shipment of 911 called her back and she repeated the accusation, adding that the man was “trying to assault” her, according to District Attorney Cy Vance Jr.’s office.
“When responding officers arrived, Ms Cooper admitted that the man did not ‘attempt to assault’ or come into contact with her,” a statement from the DA’s office said.
Christian Cooper did not want to cooperate
Commenting on CNN in May, she said she “wants to apologize to everyone.”
“I’m not a racist. I did not mean to harm that man in any way,” she said.
Illuzzi’s statement acknowledged that her allegations could have led to violence against Christian Cooper once police reached him.
“The police would have been in a position where they thought Mr Cooper was trying to assault the accused. He would definitely have been forcibly detained and detained if he resisted,” she said.
“Mr Cooper did not want to participate in the criminal proceedings, but we determined that the accused’s offense was not just against one individual, but that it would be a threat to the community if allowed,” she said. said. “The simple principle is that one cannot use the police to threaten another, and in this case in a racially abusive and malicious manner.”
“We thank them for their integrity and agree with the outcome. Others have rushed to the wrong conclusion due to insufficient investigations and they may still face legal consequences,” he wrote.
Vance indicated in an earlier statement that the DA’s office would try to reach a legal decision with her.
“Our office will pursue a solution to this issue that holds Ms. Cooper accountable as we heal our community, restore justice and deter others from perpetuating this racist practice.”
CNN’s Kristina Sgueglia contributed to this report.