The Cops
Lawsuit: NYPD Knew Arresting Cyclist For ‘Criminal Mischief’ Was Bogus, But They Did It Anyway
The cyclist is suing the City, the NYPD, and the driver for false arrest in federal court.
Judge Reverses Course on 2020 Protest Settlement Because Police Union Doesn’t Like It
The lawyer for the police union is the judge's long-time friend with whom she co-hosts a Super Bowl party, and also Ben Smith's dad.
New York’s Finest: Officer Involved in Shooting (Himself)
Plus, a DUI, domestic violence, and a $100 million bill for police misconduct.
A Cyclist Tried to Stop the NYPD From Illegally Parking on the Sidewalk. The Cops Wrote Him a Summons
"Get a job man," one cop told the cyclist. "Some of us actually have to go to work."
NYPD Settles the Last of the Big 2020 Protest Lawsuits With No Admission of Wrongdoing
The NYPD commits to some reforms—for a few years.
Introducing: New York’s Finest
The first edition of our new column, a biweekly roundup of bad behavior by New York cops.
Videos: Here’s the NYPD Violence That Cost You $13 Million
The City is paying to settle another lawsuit over the police response to the 2020 protests. The video evidence collected shows why.
Driving a Car With Fraudulent or Obscured Plates Is Already Illegal But the City Council Wants to Make It Double Illegal
"There appears to be an issue with enforcement."
Who Is Leading Raids on NYC Nightclubs?
A 2019 law requires surprise inspections to be documented, but these most recent raids won't be.
This Cop Says He Fought the System That Lets NYPD Friends and Relatives Break Traffic Laws With Impunity
Now he's paying the price.
