Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Chi Ossé, New York City Council member for Brooklyn’s District 36, was arrested during a Brooklyn eviction protest in April 2026 while attempting to intervene in a tenant’s eviction case related to deed theft concerns. News outlets covered the incident with video footage of the arrest and statements from Ossé’s office about deed theft and displacement issues.[1][2][3]
- After the arrest, reports indicate Ossé was released and the incident prompted ongoing discussion among local officials about eviction processes and deed theft protections; Mayor Eric Adams (then in office) commented on the footage and the broader housing concerns.[2][3]
- Ossé has repeatedly framed his activism around protecting homeowners, particularly in Bed-Stuy, and has discussed pursuing policy actions to curb deed theft and related displacements.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local coverage from NYC outlets (e.g., NY1, Spectrum News, News 12) and summarize any updated statements or outcomes (charges, ongoing investigations, or policy proposals). I can also set up a quick timeline or provide a short digest suitable for sharing. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Coverage of Ossé’s arrest and context:[1]
- Additional reporting and specifics on the incident and aftermath:[2]
- Further reflections and statements from Ossé about deed theft and eviction protests:[3]