No Result
View All Result
World Press Time
  • Home
  • United States
  • UK
  • World
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Asia
    • South America
    • Africa
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Finance
    • Investing
    • Markets
    • Companies
    • Crypto
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Contact
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Home
  • United States
  • UK
  • World
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Asia
    • South America
    • Africa
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Finance
    • Investing
    • Markets
    • Companies
    • Crypto
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
World Press Time
No Result
View All Result
  • United States
  • UK
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Videos
Home United States

Eight NYC cop-killers are up for parole over next 7 months

Press Room by Press Room
1 year ago
in United States
Reading Time: 3 mins read
125 2
A A
0
34
SHARES
489
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Eight New York City cop-killers are up for parole between now and May, The Post has learned.

Among them is Phillip Copeland, who with three cold-blooded accomplices assassinated Officer Edward Byrne in February 1988 on the orders of a drug king, as the rookie cop sat in his patrol car while guarding the house of a witness in South Jamaica, Queens.

The murder shocked the city and became a national symbol of the blood spilled during the crack epidemic. Former President Ronald Reagan personally called the Byrne family. George HW Bush took Byrne’s badge with him to the Oval Office when he won the presidency.

The rookie was just 22 and on the force for a month when he was ambushed at the intersection of Inwood Street and 107th Avenue.

Copeland, now 56, masterminded the hit, and split $8,000 with three accomplices. He first became eligible for parole in 2013, and is scheduled to appear before the 15-member state board next month.

Co-conspirator Scott Cobb, 59, the wheelman, will make his case for freedom in May. Each was sentenced to 25 years to life.

Phillip Copeland assassinated Officer Edward Byrne in 1988.
Jerry Engel/ NY Post

Also up for parole next month is John Smith, 75, who gunned down Lt. Henry Schmiemann, 46, on June 20, 1974. The off-duty cop was killed on 74th Street in Queens when Smith attempted to rob Schmiemann as he walked to work. Schmiemann drew his weapon, identified himself as a cop, but Smith opened fire and drove off. The mortally injured Schmiemann — shot twice in the head — managed to return fire and hit Smith, who was arrested later that day when he sought medical attention.

Smith, who became eligible for parole in 2001, has been denied freedom repeatedly.

In December, Mitchell Martin, 64, comes up for parole. He shot and killed off-duty Police Officer James Whittington in Brooklyn on Oct. 30, 1982. Whittington was getting a haircut when he was advised that an armed Martin was harassing a woman outside. During a struggle, Martin grabbed the officer’s gun and used it to kill the 42-year-old. Martin became parole eligible in 2015.

George HW Bush took Byrne's badge with him to the Oval Office when he won the presidency.
Byrne’s murder became a symbol of crack epidemic violence.
Wayne Carrington

Whittington, who was assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit, was survived by his wife and two children. A 40th-anniversary memorial ceremony was held Saturday at the 73rd Precinct in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

The Police Benevolent Association is urging its members to write the parole board electronically via a tool on its website to keep the killers in jail. 

“Working together, we can keep cop killers right where they  should be … behind bars,” the PBA website says.

Schmiemann was off duty at the time of his death.
Lt. Henry Schmiemann was gunned down by John Smith on June 20, 1974.

Edward Byrne's killer is up for parole.
Edward Byrne’s killer is up for parole.

Mitchell Martin shot and killed off-duty Police Officer James Whittington in Brooklyn on Oct. 30, 1982.
Mitchell Martin shot and killed off-duty Police Officer James Whittington (above) in Brooklyn on Oct. 30, 1982.

“We are dealing with an utterly broken parole system, one where cop-killers and other violent criminals are given more respect than crime victims,” said PBA President Patrick Lynch. “When police officers are murdered in the line of duty, it is not just their families and fellow cops who suffer. It is an attack on our communities, on every person who wants safe streets. We urge every New Yorker to join us in speaking up against the release of cop-killers, because every New Yorker is a victim of these heinous crimes. Our voices must be heard.”

Read the full article here

Share14Tweet9Share2Pin3SendShareShareShareShare
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

United States

Widower of 73-year-old New Orleans woman who was dragged, killed by carjacking teens sues their parents

United States

Here’s what it’s like on the Beam, Top of the Rock’s ‘frightening but fun’ new ride

United States

They just want to go to class: These college students are stuck in the middle as the Israel-Hamas conflict spills onto campus

United States

Los Angeles police looking for gunman who killed 3 homeless people in separate attacks

United States

Maryland principal engaged in sexual misconduct and bullying, investigation finds

United States

Marvel star Jonathan Majors turns up in NYC court for hearing on eve of assault trial

United States

Kamala Harris set to attend global climate conference in Dubai

United States

Man charged with murder after wife’s body found in Florida storage unit

United States

California sheriff sergeant shot in gas station firefight

Load More

Recommended

A year ago, they had nowhere to live. Now they’ve won the lottery and are giving back

Australian satellite launches into space

Everything the ‘Big Little Lies’ Cast Has Said About Returning for a Potential Season 3

THE MOST IMPORTANT FINANCE NEWS AND EVENTS OF THE DAY

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

Trending Now

    About Us

    World Press Time

    World Press Time is your one-stop news portal, follow us to get the latest politic, business, sports, entertainment any more. follow us now.

    Topics

    Africa Asia Australia Business Canada Companies Crypto Economy Entertainment Europe Finance Health Investing Lifestyle Markets Politics Science South America Sports Technology Travel United Kingdom United States Videos World

    Get informed

    THE MOST IMPORTANT FINANCE NEWS AND EVENTS OF THE DAY

    Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Press Release
    • Advertise
    • Contact

    © 2022 World Press Time - All Rights Reserved.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Home
    • United States
    • UK
    • World
      • Canada
      • Europe
      • Australia
      • Asia
      • South America
      • Africa
    • Politics
    • Business
      • Economy
      • Finance
      • Investing
      • Markets
      • Companies
      • Crypto
    • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Technology
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • Contact

    © 2022 World Press Time - All Rights Reserved.

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.