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Muslims rally, demand Kelly's resignation

Originally published: February 3, 2012 10:10 PM
Updated: February 3, 2012 10:14 PM
By IGOR KOSSOV. Special to Newsday

Fatima Akbar, center, marches with her son Shafiyu,

Photo credit: AP | Fatima Akbar, center, marches with her son Shafiyu, 1, left, and Ayesha Mohammed, right, towards the New York Police Department headquarters during a rally asking for the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly. (Feb. 3, 2012)

Muslims and their allies are stepping up pressure to get Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne to resign and make the NYPD more accountable.

About 200 people showed up for a rally outside One Police Plaza, chanting "Kelly and Browne, out of this town." They were joined by City Council members. Muslim groups hope to create allies among City Council members and other...

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