Tag Archives: civil rights lawsuits

“New York City Settles Lawsuit by Detective Called a ‘Rat’”

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Naomi

From the New York Times:  New York City Settles Lawsuit by Detective Called a ‘Rat’ – NYTimes.com: A former Brooklyn police detective who claimed his career was ruined after he was labeled a “rat” by other detectives in his squad … Continue reading →

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Civil rights lawsuit v NYPD emerges from Ray Kelly’s reign

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Naomi

From the Daily News:  EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles man sues city and NYPD officers, claiming he was beaten and arrested for asking ‘Why?’ – NY Daily News. It wasn’t the New York he signed up for. Los Angeles transplant Evan King … Continue reading →

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The god problem: the “Salvation Army”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Naomi

I never give money to any organization allied to any religion. Any religion. Never. I was, therefore, pleased to see this news, by Sharon Otterman of the New York Times, about the settlement of a lawsuit against the Salvation Army. … Continue reading →

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