25-1384 : Bollman - in the Case of Amanda Thompson: a Call for a Full Investigation and Report

This agenda item, initiated by Council Member Bryan J. Bollman, calls for a full investigation and report into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Amanda Thompson on July 17th in the Lovejoy District. Thompson was allegedly killed by her former partner, Rickey Crouch, a convicted murderer who was paroled in 2023. The request highlights concerns about the legal system's handling of repeat domestic violence offenders, noting that Crouch had been arrested at least three times for incidents involving Thompson, including burglary, choking, weapon possession, and protective order violations, yet was released each time. The item also references a similar tragedy involving Ke'Aira Hudson, who was murdered by her estranged husband shortly after he was arrested for domestic violence. Council Member Bollman is formally requesting an investigation by the New York State Attorney General's office to understand the legal thresholds that prevented remand and the tools available to law enforcement and the courts in such cases. The item has been repeatedly tabled by the Community Development Committee since July 2025, with the latest scheduled next step being December 2, 2025.