New York Police Brutality AttorneysSometimes police officers abuse their powers and take advantage of citizens that they so dutifully serve and protect. The lack of respect and professionalism on behalf of those particular officers is appalling. If you or a loved one has been a victim of police brutality please contact the New York police brutality lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro. Incidences of police brutality have made headlines of newspapers and the evening new for many years. In recent years citizens have fought back across the nation and have filed law suits against the offending officers, police departments, and states where the illegal action occurred. Police brutality and misconduct may come in many forms, such as:
Many people believe that the majority of citizens being brutalized by police are working-class citizens and minorities. For example, in the first half of 2002 African American’s reportedly accounted for over 50% of the motorist searches in New York, while they only made up under 25% of the state’s population. Other people who have been affected by police brutality are peaceful protesters, innocent onlookers, prisoners, and people in police custody. Ultimately, there are many people affected by police brutality each year, including the relatives, friends, and associates of the victims. Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro recently won a $17.5 million dollar verdict against the City of New York for a police shooting that left a man paraplegic. Click here to read more about this case. Police officers are supposed to keep our communities safe, not senselessly harm citizens. Police must be held accountable for any illegal acts that they commit. If you or a loved one has been the victim of police brutality contact the New York police brutality attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro. Police Brutality Verdicts & Settlements: Police Brutality: Police Brutality: Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. For more information, click here. |
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