Overview
- The Feliz family’s case, argued in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday, asks a judge to order Lt. Jonathan Rivera fired.
- The hearing tested whether victims’ families have legal standing to seek court review of NYPD discipline.
- The family says Commissioner Jessica Tisch ignored testimony and a 2024 departmental ruling that urged firing, leaning instead on an earlier attorney general report that declined charges.
- The city argues the suit should be dismissed because the public cannot challenge the commissioner’s discretion and any harm stems from the 2019 death.
- A decision on whether the case can proceed is expected in the coming weeks, while Rivera remains a lieutenant and the family describes ongoing fear and grief.