Jersey City Council approves $925,000 police brutality settlement
The settlement will go to a man who was struck by an officer in 2017, who per his attorney, had to undergo surgery for his injuries.
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The settlement will go to a man who was struck by an officer in 2017, who per his attorney, had to undergo surgery for his injuries.
They also approved the creation of new positions for social workers and a new police press spokesperson.
The Jersey City councilwoman's hit-and-run was moved over as she faces scrutiny over hitting a cylcist without stopping.
A number of reports have revealed her living in a low-to-moderate income apartment despite her higher income, as well as missing payments.
The council approved a resolution asking the county agency to acquire and lease the property that city has eyed for their municipal complex proposal.