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NYC paid $117M in 2025 to settle 1,044 police misconduct cases, continuing a trend of rising payouts since 2019.
New York City paid $117 million in 2025 to settle 1,044 police misconduct lawsuits, the fourth consecutive year exceeding $100 million, according to a Legal Aid Society analysis.
Payouts included $24.1 million to two men exonerated after wrongful convictions in a 1986 robbery, $5.75 million to a man blinded by a stun gun, and millions to others wrongfully arrested or injured during protests.
Since 2019, the city has paid nearly $800 million in such settlements, sparking concerns over NYPD accountability despite reforms.
The city’s budget shortfall and proposed NYPD budget cuts have intensified scrutiny, with advocates urging systemic changes and cost shifts to improve oversight.
La ciudad de Nueva York pagó $117M en 2025 para resolver 1,044 casos de mala conducta policial, continuando una tendencia de pagos crecientes desde 2019.