Rebel Diaz Assaulted and Arrested by NYPD

June 19, 2008

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Two members of the seminal hip-hop group Rebel Diaz were recently arrested and beaten by New York City police officers.

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Rodstarz and G1, two members of the seminal hip-hop group Rebel Diaz were beaten and arrested this week by New York City police officers after coming to the aid of a street vendor. Communities from around the nation, particularly in New York City, are demanding that charges are dropped.

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You can also call the 41st precinct 718-542-4771 or arresting Officer MacHugo at 718-542-8745 if you witnessed any injustices or provide additional information for the investigation.

Update (June 24, 2008): Rodstarz and G1 were arraigned and charged with two misdemeanors: obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. They're out of jail and will appear in court again on September 3, 2008.