Support Victims of Police Brutality in Ithaca, NY!

Two young black residents of our community were brutalized by the police after having endured an unprovoked attack by a middle-aged white man from out of town. After a young brother came to the defense of his friend--a young black woman--the cops tasered one of the African Americans and body-slammed both. Today both are facing criminal charges and struggling to cope with the psychological, physical, emotional, and economic repercussions of this blatant case of racist police brutality.



Community members have participated in a public rally and have stood side-by-side with the targeted black residents during court dates. But the local power structure remains determined to criminalize these two young people.




We will not let that happen.




We are raising funds and awareness about this case as we continue to pursue justice for Cadji Ferguson and Rose deGroat. We want to financially support the two victims as they face suspension from their place of employment as a result of the arrest, and have new expenses for health care and legal fees. BLMI has already committed $400+ to support the victims, and we are asking you to assist us in our efforts to continue. 




Please contact 
[email redacted] 
with any questions.

In solidarity, 

BLMI Working Group