New York AG Sues NYPD, NYC Over Alleged Excessive Force Against Floyd Protesters

New York AG Sues NYPD, NYC Over Alleged Excessive Force Against Floyd Protesters
New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks at a news conference in New York, N.Y., on Sept. 25, 2020. Kathy Willens/AP Photo
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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the New York City police department and city officials over their treatment of protesters during the riots and demonstrations following George Floyd’s death.

James alleged in a complaint in a federal court that officers from the NYPD had used excessive force and other tactics to control protesters and crowds during the protests against police brutality mid-last year.