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Cbsnews
1 month ago
New York City

New York City reaches $28 million settlement in Rikers Island lawsuit

The City of New York settled a civil rights lawsuit for $28 million after a woman's grandson attempted suicide in Rikers Island custody.
Nicholas Feliciano suffered brain damage after correction officers allegedly waited almost eight minutes before helping him during the suicide attempt. [ more ]
Aol
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City reaches $28 million settlement in Rikers Island lawsuit

The City of New York will pay over $28 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit related to neglect in a Rikers Island incident.
Madeline Feliciano seeks justice and closure of Rikers Island after her grandson suffered severe consequences from negligence. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County D.A. to pay $5 million in civil rights case over bungled election conspiracy prosecution

The L.A. County district attorney's office will pay $5 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by the head of a software company.
The case against Eugene Yu, the CEO of Konnech, fell apart after prosecutors admitted that the charges were based on the word of conspiracy theorists. [ more ]
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