Erica Garner has been a prominent activist since her father, Eric Garner, died after NYPD used a banned chokehold on him in 2014. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Despite Erica Garner’s mother telling a newspaper that the activist is brain dead, Reggie Harris, the political advisor who is running her official Twitter account is refuting those claims.
Harris tweeted from Garner’s official account Thursday, Dec. 28 slamming the New York Daily News’ earlier report that the 27-year-old is brain dead with no hope for recovery.
“She’s not gone, she’s brain dead,” Garner’s mother, Esaw Snipes said. “Physically she is still with us.”
The jump to such a conclusion even led Brooklyn City Councilman Jumanee Williams to prematurely tweet about her death. He wrote, “As we sent prayers up…so sorry to hear the news. RIP @es_snipes. That family still needs us #Garner.”
Harris denounced that statement, leading Williams to delete the post.
The Daily News article has since been updated to include Snipes remarks that Garner is “still here with us. She just needs some time to heal, that’s it.”
I know that the @NYDailyNews didn't get their information from anyone that heard it straight from a doctors mouth because only one person was in the room when the results were read. That person was me. I called each family member. So they are reporting 3 person hearsay.
— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 28, 2017
And according to another tweet, doctors say Garner has some brain activity.
I just visited the hospital to see Erica Garner and family.
She has not passed away.
She does have limited brain function but doctors say they see some activity. Her condition is no doubt critical, but the family was encouraged this afternoon.
Do not write her obituary.
— Shaun King (@shaunking) December 28, 2017
The mother of two had been brought to Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Woodhull Hospital Saturday, Dec. 23 after an asthma attack brought on a heart attack and subsequent cardiac arrest.
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There have been no updates on Garner’s condition as of the morning of Friday, Dec. 29. The business administration department the facility told Atlanta Black Star “no comment.”
Harris has also refused monetary donations.
Please no donations to go fund me or any where else for the time being. Your financial support is appreciated but not needed at this exact moment. Please do not give money at this moment.
— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 28, 2017
In the meantime, he has continued to retweet well wishes on Garner’s account.
I am hoping for nothing but a full on miracle for @es_snipes. This woman has been 100000% devoted to fighting for years and if anyone can do it, it’s her. Keep pushing Erica. My heart goes out to her family who have gone through such extreme tragedy. ❤️❤️❤️ #EricaGarner
— 𝕁𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕒 ☾ 🌹 (@jennancurcio) December 29, 2017
We’re pulling for you Erica — with everything we possibly can.
— Benjamin Dixon (@BenjaminPDixon) December 28, 2017
Erica Garner is a #WARRIOR! Continue to #FIGHT my SiStar! FIGHT!! https://t.co/PLYFEf8q22
— #IndiaKager's Mother (@GinaBest) December 28, 2017
He’s also been tweeting memories of Garner pre-hospitalization.
This is one of the last interviews Erica did to date. We had to scramble to make it happen, had technical issues. I remember her calling me like, " I feel really good about the interview, I got my point out clearly" I'm glad @BenjaminPDixon made this happen. Thanks so much. https://t.co/57zKNup2yd
— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 29, 2017
Just tryna think all of the good memories! Man that girl was sum else, y’all just don’t know! Lol I used to have to call and cuss her out for acting crazy on social media. If you wanted to argue, she was gone go clap back lol she didn’t care
— Ja'Mal Green (@JaymalGreen) December 28, 2017
