With so much civil unrest, there have been protests across the country, particularly over the past year. Many protests in New York City and law enforcement's response to them drew nation-wide attention. The New York City Department of Investigation launched an...
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Settlement reached over loss of eye from alleged NYPD misconduct
Police misconduct in the form of excessive force may occur during an arrest or a non-intrusive investigatory stop. When an officer uses greater force than what would be reasonably considered necessary, a harmed individual may sue for damages. Excessive force may...
What are your rights when protesting against police brutality?
The whole nation has been abuzz lately with protests coming together in every state where people are demanding accountability among law enforcement officers and an end to police brutality. New York has become a hotbed for some of the largest demonstrations. If you are...
What should I do if I’m pulled over by the police?
No matter the circumstances, being pulled over by the police is a stressful experience. While you may do your best to comply with the orders given to you, you might still feel that you are being mistreated or that your rights are being violated. You may also be...
Prior suit against officer involved in death of George Floyd
New York citizens should feel confident that their interactions with law enforcement will be civil and safe. Unfortunately, sometimes that is not the case. Recent incidents around the country have highlighted law enforcement misconduct. While many law enforcement...
What is the Police Misconduct Provision?
Misconduct by law enforcement is, unfortunately, in the news too often. Those sworn to protect and serve the public often find themselves defending the deadly actions they take against people suspected of criminal activity. In some cases, officers can offer a...
Capturing police misconduct on a mobile device
One of the many reasons mobile devices have become popular relates to their ability to capture images and video recordings of mishaps, accidents and transgressions. Several apps make it easy for New Yorkers to monitor law enforcement officials and hold them...
NYC resident obtains justice after violent wrongful arrest
New York City officials approved a settlement to resolve a complaint concerning a 23-year-old mother's traumatic and wrongful arrest. The 2018 incident involving several law enforcement officers resulted in the young woman spending four days in jail when the...
The cost of misconduct involving NYC law enforcement officials
New York City's law enforcement officials have allegedly assaulted, harassed and falsely arrested numerous Big Apple residents without reasonable cause. While the number of payouts for lawsuit settlements reportedly increased, the volume of injury claims against the...
Man accuses welfare agency officer of assault
A man has accused an officer at the Human Resources Administration in New York City of assaulting him when he tried to apply for food stamps. It's the second abuse claim leveled at the agency in less than a month. In early August, a local TV station aired a report on...