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Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam says he was pulled over by city police without being given an explanation. The police stop Friday casts a renewed light on police transparency measures vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams. The veto has sparked a fight between the mayor and council members. Salaam is also a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five. Body camera footage shows an officer withdrawing after Salaam identifies himself during the stop as a council member. The officer gives no reason for the stop. Police later said Salaam was stopped for driving with dark tints.

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