As a general rule, police officers have the same ability to defend themselves that any other citizen in New York or elsewhere does. However, there are limits as to when they can use force to protect themselves or to apprehend individuals suspected of committing a...
Doctor accused of sexual assault against dozens of patients
A gynecologist who once worked at Columbia University received a federal grand jury indictment for allegedly sexually abusing former patients. The latest developments come after the doctor pleaded guilty to similar charges in New York in 2016. The doctor struck a deal...
Repeal of confidentiality of New York City police officers’ disciplinary records
What recourse do you have if a police officer harms you with excessive force, abuse of authority, false arrest or unjust imprisonment? How would you make a case for criminal charges against that officer or for compensation through a civil claim? Eyewitness testimonies...
