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The New York Daily News once called it “The death that won’t die.” On September 14, 1983, Michael Stewart, a 25-year-old artist and DJ, was taken into custody by a transit officer who claimed Stewart was graffitiing a subway wall. Half an hour after his arrest, Stewart arrived at Bellevue Hospital hogtied, severely bruised, not […]
c-ville.comAdvocates say Michael Stewart was a victim of police brutality in New York City in 1983, his family received no justice, and his case is one many draw parallels to that of George Floyd, Eric Garner and Philando Castile.
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nowcomment.comIn 1983, artist and DJ Michael Stewart was beaten and choked by New York City Transit Authority police after allegedly spray painting in the 14th Street subway station.
www.wnycstudios.orgMichael Gassen Mike Stewart (April 19, 1945 November 13, 2002) was the cofounder and guitarist for We Five and a Grammy nominee. As a music producer he produced Billy Joel's breakthrough Piano Man album, as well as artists such as Tom Jones and Kenny Rankin, among others. The We Five, known for
alchetron.comThe 1983 case of Michael Stewart was high profile at its time but has since receded from memory.
www.insideedition.comMichael Stewart was a New York City graffiti artist who died following an incident with the city’s transit police. Although not much is known about his early life, Stewart’s death entered the media on September 15, 1983 at 2:00 a.m. He was accused of writing on the subway station wall with a felt-tipped marker. One hour later, Stewart arrived at the police station with three arresting officers hogtied, covered in cuts and bruises, and unconscious. Stewart was taken to the hospital in a coma....
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