Daniel Prude

Statewide efforts to prevent tragedies involving those suffering a mental health crisis are continuing nearly four years after the death of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020, after he was taken into custody by Rochester police during a mental hygiene arrest. At a public meeting in Rochester City Council chambers Thursday, attendees pushed for reforms outlined […]

The New York State Senate has earmarked $2 million for a pilot program under Daniel’s Law in its latest budget resolution. Daniel’s Law was named in memory of Daniel Prude, who tragically died after an encounter with police during a mental health crisis in 2020. This legislation advocates for mental health professionals to be the […]

Here is the full statement from Mayor Malik Evans: After more than two years, the City of Rochester has come to a settlement agreement with the estate of Daniel Prude. In this agreement, the City will pay the estate the sum of $12 million. Given the costs of continued litigation, this settlement was the best […]

In remembrance of Daniel Prude, the City of Rochester has renamed the amphitheater at MLK Park: Daniel Prude Square. There is already a large mural at the site in honor of Prude. A permanent sign has also been installed. Prude would have turned 44 today, Sept. 20, 2022. Mayor Malik Evans stated: “The City of […]

Officer Mark Vaugh of the Rochester Police department has been served with departmental charges in relation to the restraint of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officer Vaughn was seen putting a spit sock over Daniel Prude’s head in the body camera footage released last September. Joe, Daniel Prude’s […]

It wasn’t until September 2nd, 2020 that the death of Daniel Prude became public knowledge. Daniel Prude died on March 30, 2020, only one week after a horrific encounter with Rochester Police on Jefferson Avenue. Now, an exact year later to the day after they came forward with information about his death, Daniel Prude’s family, […]

Story #1 Free the People Roc Marches to Promote ‘Daniel’s Law’ Over the weekend, Black Lives Matter group Free the People Roc, held a march and rally to bring attention to mental health needs in our communities. Dozens gathered in downtown Rochester calling on all lawmakers to pass Daniel’s Law, a bill to further expand […]

Yesterday, New York Attorney General Letitia James released the 1,200 pages of transcripts from the empanelment. This is the first time in state history that grand jury transcripts from a police-involved death have been made public. Back in February, the grand jury’s decision was to not indict three of the seven Rochester police officers in […]

Yesterday, activists organized by Free the People ROC attended a rally to commemorate the one year mark since Daniel Prude encountered the Rochester Police department, which led to his death one week later. They encouraged others in Rochester to call out of work and school to demand justice for Prude, calling March 23rd “Daniel’s Day” […]

New York State Attorney General Leticia James announce Tuesday evening the Rochester police officers involved with the death of Daniel Prude will face no criminal charges. The announcement came after grand jury decided not to indict the police officers. Daniel Prude death was ruled a homicide the Medical Examiner last year. The Department Of Justice […]