CRIMETHE CITY NYC
The Price of Prison Abuse: $25.7 Million in New York Settlements
New York State paid $25.7 million in settlements for 170 lawsuits against its prison system over five years, including a $150,000 payout to Antoine Galloway for an alleged 2016 assault by guards. The cases highlight ongoing issues with excessive force and stalled reforms, such as delayed installation of security cameras in prisons.
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