Mamdani Orders Review of School Aide Hired Despite Mental Health History
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders a full review of how Sayed Mohassib, charged in a jogger's murder, was hired by the DOE despite psychiatric records.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a directive on Monday to conduct a comprehensive examination of the hiring processes within New York City public schools. The focus of this inquiry is the employment history of Sayed Mohassib, a former police officer currently facing charges in the death of a local jogger.
Mamdani specifically requested a full review to determine how the city’s Department of Education hired an individual with a documented history of mental health issues. The suspect was reportedly deemed unfit for active duty in the past due to erratic behavior and psychiatric concerns.
Mohassib, a 27-year-old ex-NYPD officer, was working in the public school system when he was arrested over the weekend. He faces murder charges related to the fatal stabbing of a woman jogging in the Bath Beach area of Brooklyn.
In addition to the mayor’s order, three other New York officials have joined the call for a thorough investigation. These public figures want to understand how the aide was not only hired but also retained in his position despite his mental health record.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
