Exclusive | NYC ‘violence interrupter’ charged with murder twice, now eyed by NYPD in slashing

Nypost · May 23, 2026 · 852 words · By Tina Moore; Rich Calder

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Topics 3

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Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn ex-con killer who worked for an NYC anti-violence group is being eyed by cops for slashing a man in the Bronx, The Post has learned.

Common ground

The Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence worker — who was twice charged with murder — allegedly attacked a stranger around 3 p.m.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that He was charged in a gang-related Bronx homicide at a Kennedy Fried Chicken on White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue... He was acquitted in that crime after serving five years in jail?
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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 95% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Name Calling / Labeling 90% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 85% confidence

Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.

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Hasty Generalization 80% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 19 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He was charged in a gang-related Bronx homicide at a Kennedy Fried Chicken on White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue... He was acquitted in that crime after serving five years in jail”

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The evidence provided mentions a different homicide in West Manchester and a TikTok review of a restaurant in Austin, TX. There is no evidence regarding a gang-related homicide at Kennedy Fried Chicken in the Bronx.

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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Shy'Dell Griffith of York is charged with criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy to commit homicide. A third, unnamed suspect is also sought in the incident. West Manchester Township Police Detecti…
https://www.aol.com/2-charged-gang-related-homicide-21025510…

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web search NEUTRAL — HALAL Kennedy Fried Chicken Food Review! Hey Foodies! Welcome back to another mouth-watering episode of "Life with Lucia & Glynn"! Today, we're diving into the delicious world of Kennedy Fried Chicken…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kennedy-fried-chicken-austin…

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Claim 2: “An ex-con killer who worked for an NYC anti-violence group is being eyed by cops for slashing a man in the Bronx”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'former' and unrelated Wikipedia entries. No news reports or official records were found to corroborate the specific incident involving a BRAG employee.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 80 Blocks from Tiffany's is a 1979 documentary directed by Gary Weis. It depicts the lives of gang members living in the South Bronx. The film captures the South Bronx during an era that was rarely ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Blocks_from_Tiffany's

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of violence against LGBTQ people in the United States is made up of assaults on lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender individuals, legal responses to such violence, and hate crime …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_violence_against_LG…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_Against

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Claim 3: “He went to state prison 2014 for the other fatal shooting, with an eight-year sentence for manslaughter and attempted promotion of prison contraband”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found after searching for this claim.

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Claim 4: “Michael Rodriguez, the group’s former director of programming, was hit with drug and gun charges in a massive upstate bust in 2023.”

PENDING

This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 5: “Shooting victims and incidents have dropped 15% and 17% respectively in the borough so far this year over the same period last year, according to NYPD data.”

PENDING

This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 6: “Of that amount, $14,784,347 was earmarked for programs aimed at preventing gun and other types of violence.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 7: “BRAG was listed as community partners in the city’s “Blueprint to End Gun Violence,” a 2022 initiative of former Mayor Eric Adams”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (BRAG) is a partner in Mayor Eric Adams' 'Blueprint to End Gun Violence' initiative.

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Claim 8: “The 38-year-old victim told police he was walking to a deli in the East Bronx when the stranger slashed his left cheek and chin.”

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While web results mention slashing incidents in the Bronx, none match the specific details of a 38-year-old man walking to a deli in the East Bronx being slashed on the cheek and chin. One result mentions a 38-year-old attacked by multiple individuals, but it does not confirm the specific location or injury details provided in the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The East Bronx is the part of the New York City borough of the Bronx which lies east of the Bronx River; this roughly corresponds to the eastern half of the borough. Neighborhoods include: Baychester,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Bronx

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — East Tremont is a residential neighborhood located in the West Bronx, New York City. From the north and moving clockwise, it is bounded by East 180th Street, Southern Boulevard, the Cross Bronx Expres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tremont,_Bronx

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bronx ( BRONKS) is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York. The borough shares a land border with Westchester County, N…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bronx

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Claim 9: “The Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence worker — who was twice charged with murder — allegedly attacked a stranger around 3 p.m. May 5 near the nonprofit’s Boston Road office”

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The evidence provided consists of dictionary definitions for 'brag' and unrelated Wikipedia entries (e.g., Boston University, Don Bragg). There is no evidence regarding a worker attacking a stranger on May 5.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boston University Terriers men’s ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents Boston University. They played their first game in 1918 and have won five national championships, wh…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald George Bragg (May 15, 1935 – February 16, 2019) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault and won a gold medal in that event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bragg

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Claim 10: “He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight to 10 years in prison in 2024. He is currently serving time at Sing Sing”

PENDING

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Claim 11: “in 2024, Jermaine Greene, who also worked with BRAG, was busted with a ghost gun and a bag of crack cocaine when he was caught attempting fare beating at the Fordham Road station in University Heights”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 12: “Good Shepherd has received more than $1.4 billion in city contracts since 2006”

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Claim 13: “He was released to parole in 2017, and completed his community supervision in July 2020”

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No evidence was found after searching for this claim.

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Claim 14: “BRAG was formed in 2014 as a program of the much larger Good Shepherd Services”

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Claim 15: “A Good Shepherd spokesman said that the slashing suspect no longer works for BRAG.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 16: “City records show it received at least $320,000 in taxpayer funds since 2016.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 17: “Cops raided his Yonkers home and found drugs, more than $165,000 in cash and two illegal guns — a Ruger .380 caliber handgun and a Bond Arms .357-caliber handgun.”

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Claim 18: “BRAG operates in the 46th, 47th, and 52nd Precincts in the Bronx.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 19: “he was charged with murder in two fatal shootings in 2006”

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The evidence provided consists of movie descriptions and dictionary definitions of 'suspect'. No criminal records or news reports were found to confirm the suspect's 2006 murder charges.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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