AdvertisementNYC Man's Chokehold Death Was A Homicide, Medical Examiner SaysAugust 01, 2014Bill ChappellfacebookEmailThe death of Eric Garner in police custody has sparked controversy in New York City — and it's now been ruled a homicide. On Thursday, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (center) sat with Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (left) and the Rev. Al Sharpton during a discussion on police-community relations. (Getty Images)