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Police Chase Ends Badly for Innocent Bystanders; Appeals Court Refuses Help

By Leandros Vrionedes | Posted on May 1, 2013

A police chase through New York City streets ended when the car being pursued lost control of the vehicle, striking and injuring two pedestrians. A lawsuit against the City was recently dismissed by the appellate court, citing a New York law giving considerable leeway to police when in pursuit. This law allows police to… Read More »

Strapped to a Chair and Tasered

By Leandros Vrionedes | Posted on April 3, 2013

Appeals Panel Overturns $2 Million Jury Verdict in NYC Police Excessive Force Case “The right of the people…to be secure in their persons…against unreasonable seizures, shall not be violated…” – U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment The test for determining whether or not the police used excessive force when taking someone into custody boils down to… Read More »

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