Suzanne Mallouk on the Death of Michael Stewart (1983)

#MichaelStewart #Madonna #blacklivesmatter
Aspiring artist and model Michael Stewart was arrested by transit police for writing graffiti in the First Avenue station of the New York subway on September 15, 1983. He was brought to Bellevue Hospital hogtied and in critical condition. After thirteen days in a coma, he died from his injuries on September 28, which sparked outrage concerning police brutality. Stewart was dating Suzanne Mallouk at the time of his death.

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Love watching this after re reading widow basquiat!

[@hahvahd]

Michael Stewart’s death was such a tragic and violent example of police brutality his name should be known far more widely than it is.

[@sheenabees]

Agreed!😢

[@roslynq7477]

You can tell Madonna wasn't a big star yet because they didn't mention that it was her music video that Michael Stewart appeared in.

[@sheenabees]

Thank you debunking stereotypes and for being an advocate and defender of this innocent artist!😢Peaceful journey, Michael Stewart.💕

[@tonicarter1322]

This is Basquiat's ex-girlfriend who attacked Madonna in a jealous rage when she saw them together at a club. I also read that Madonna had an affair with Michael Stewart, so Madonna and Suzanne were involved with two of the same guys.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

they had a type!

[@Allinwonderland]

Yup! And Basquiat painting "1982 - A Panel of Experts " is inspired by this fight

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Heartbreaking story.