The following is a statement by NYC Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. following a meeting in Queens with congressional leaders about the verdict in the Sean Bell case:

“I along with many New Yorkers was shocked by last week’s disappointing court decision regarding the Sean Bell shooting.

Today’s visit by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers and his meeting with the Bell family was an important step to restore confidence in our justice system.

I was proud to stand with Chairman Conyers, Chairman Rangel, Congressman Meeks and other public officials to announce our joint efforts to seek federal recourse and am hopeful that the Justice Department’s review of the case will be thorough and objective and finally provide justice to the Bell family and the other victims of this tragic incident.”

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