"By deliberately setting fire to multiple police vehicles in the pre-dawn hours, the defendant put at risk the lives of first responders and residents asleep in their beds nearby, and ultimately, strained resources meant to protect the community."
"Prosecutors said McCray scaled a fence leading to a police parking lot in Brooklyn and proceeded to torch 10 NYPD vehicles and a trailer."
"He said he had been arrested 12 times previously and was frequently lied about by the press and police."
"The Support Committee for Jakhi McCray described him as a dedicated organizer, activist, and community member whose work has touched countless lives."
Jakhi McCray, a 22-year-old activist, pleaded guilty to arson for setting fire to 11 police vehicles in Brooklyn, resulting in $800,000 in damages. The incident occurred on June 12, when McCray scaled a fence to access a police parking lot. He was later identified through evidence left at the scene and turned himself in a month later. McCray has a history of arrests related to pro-Palestinian protests and expressed concerns about the treatment of activists. He faces a minimum of 5 years in prison upon sentencing.
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