Murder acquittal in killing of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller is ‘gut punch’ to city, Finest: Commissioner
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By Jessica Tisch
Published on April 2, 2026.
The acquittal of career criminal Guy Rivera in the killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, a hero cop who was shot and killed two years ago, has been described as a 'gut punch' to the entire New York City Police Department. Despite being acquitted on all other counts, Rivera still faces the possibility of a 90-plus year sentence without parole. The NYPD Commissioner, Jessica Tisch, expressed relief that justice was not fully served in this case, stating that the judge can still ensure that Rivera spends the rest of his life in prison. Despite this, Tisch maintains that the department will always show up for Diller's widow, Stephanie, and his son, Ryan.
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