Gothamist iconGothamistAug 28, 2026

NYC eyes new requirements for treatment of pregnant people in police custody

New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers at a City Council hearing. Randazzo, then nine months pregnant, gave birth to a boy while in NYPD custody in a Brooklyn courtroom.

NYC eyes new requirements for treatment of pregnant people in police custody

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New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers at a City Council hearing.

Randazzo, then nine months pregnant, gave birth to a boy while in NYPD custody in a Brooklyn courtroom.

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New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers at a City Council hearing. Randazzo, then nine months pregnant, gave birth to a boy while in NYPD custody in a Brooklyn courtroom.

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