Bronx judge releases without bail thugs charged with beating NYPD cop: 'Absolutely upside-down world we're living in'

A Bronx judge released without bail a pair of suspects charged with beating a New York City police officer earlier this week, the New York Post reported.

What are the details?

Video posted on social media shows two males repeatedly punching Officer John Hernandez in the head, face, and neck after Hernandez and his partner asked the suspects to put out their cigarettes at the Freeman Street subway station Monday, the Post said.

Hernandez covers his head for protection while a man yells, “Yo, yo, beat him!” the paper noted.

Video also shows officers soon arresting two suspects at the scene, the Post said, adding that a third suspect got away.

Kaream McClary, 23, and Izayiah Jessamy, 20, were arraigned on assault charges Tuesday, the paper said, adding that prosecutors requested $10,000 bail or $30,000 bond during the Bronx Criminal Court hearing.

However, Judge Eugene Bowen released the suspects without bail, the Post said, citing court records.

'Absolutely upside-down world we’re living in'

Patrick Hendry, president of the Police Benevolent Association union, said the suspects' no-bail release "shows the absolutely upside-down world we’re living in," the paper noted.

“We need New Yorkers to start speaking up and demanding real consequences for those who assault cops,” Hendry added in his statement, according to the Post. “Our streets and subways won’t be safe if the cops protecting them aren’t safe.”

Al Baker, communications director for the New York State Office of Court Administration, told the paper that "release determinations, made after reviewing the facts and circumstances of a case, are about assuring that the accused return to court."

The Post, citing a source, added that video of the attack wasn't mentioned at the arraignment.

Neither of the suspects have criminal records, the paper said, adding that the source also said the Criminal Justice Agency recommended both suspects for release.

The Post said lawyers for McClary and Jessamy did not return a request for comment; their next court date is scheduled for Dec. 18.

The paper added that the incident comes as physical attacks against NYPD officers have jumped more than 25% this year.

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