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police brutality

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Crown Heights

October 22, 2012

Brooklyn Prosecutors Drop Case Against Alleged Police Brutality Victim

The Brooklyn DA's office announced it would drop charges against Ehud Halevy.

Crown Heights

October 19, 2012

Hundreds Join Pre-Sabbath Rally For Alleged Police Brutality Victim

Scores of protesters took to the streets in Crown Height amidst outrage over alleged police brutality

Crown Heights

October 19, 2012

Friday Afternoon March Planned For Man Beaten by Police in Crown Heights

Scores of protesters plan 'Justice for Ehud' rally, as the community reels from taped beating

Crown Heights

October 15, 2012

Cop Caught on Tape Beating Man in Jewish Center Under Investigation

A 71st Precinct officer was relieved of gun and badge as the NYPD probes the beating of a homeless man.

New York City

October 05, 2012

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Queens Man Has History of Heroism and Controversy

Hassan Hamdy, an ex-Marine in a dangerous NYPD unit, has also seen his share of controversy.

Central Harlem

September 06, 2012

Alleged Cop Attack on Harlem Dirt Bike Rider Under Investigation

Benjamin Charles, 31, a dirt bike rider, says police beat him on Aug. 21 in Harlem.

South Bronx

January 20, 2012

Bronx Rapper Intikana Claims 'Police Brutality' at OWS Court Appearance

Rapper and filmmaker Intikana, who was arrested after the Zuccotti Park raid, claimed police beat him.

Downtown

December 10, 2011

Parents and Kids for Occupy Wall Street Protest Police Brutality

Parents for Occupy Wall Street protested police brutality at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2011.

Downtown

October 11, 2011

Charge Pepper Spray Cop, Protester's Lawyer Says

A lawyer for Occupy Wall Street protester Kaylee Dedrick, who was among those pepper sprayed during a march last month, has asked the District Attorney to charge the officer who allegedly sprayed her.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 27, 2011

Lawyer For Accused Club Rioters Says Video Will Prove Cops Provoked Fight

A lawyer for the five individuals arrested during a tussle with police outside Tammany Hall said the venue's surveillance video will prove his clients' innocence.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 26, 2011

Five from LES Melee to Appear in Court

The individuals arrested for assaulting police in the near riot outside Tammany Hall are set to appear in criminal court Tues., Sept. 27.

Washington Heights & Inwood

September 17, 2011

March For Justice in Police Shooting Death of John Collado

Dozens marched in Inwood Saturday afternoon to protest the shooting death of John Collado, who was shot to death by a cop during a drug bust.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 06, 2011

Vigil Honors Couple Wounded in Pennsylvania Shooting

Friends of Paul and Monica Shay gathered for a vigil in front of their East 10th Street home Tuesday.

Harlem

January 15, 2011

Jury Acquits Record Producer Who Claimed Police Retaliation

Clarence Jones, 30, said he was arrested because he complained about a black doll's head on a police officer's patrol car.

Manhattan

October 15, 2010

City Shelled Out for $1 Billion in NYPD Settlements, Report Says

The city has paid out nearly $1 billion in the past decade to resolve claims agains the NYPD, the Associated Press found.