On June 11, 2026, a judge found Brad Lander not guilty of a charge related to blocking an elevator during a protest at a federal immigration detention center in Manhattan. The charge was described as 'unreasonable' by the court.
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Judge finds Brad Lander not guilty of blocking elevator during protest
Brad Lander was acquitted of a charge for allegedly blocking an elevator during a protest at a federal immigration detention center in Manhattan. The judge deemed the charge unreasonable.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'tears up'
- ✕ loaded language: 'shed a tear'
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Brad Lander tears up after judge finds him not guilty in NYC ICE arrest episode
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Judge finds Brad Lander not guilty of blocking elevator during protest