Richard Daley Would Have Loved This
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Taxpayers Off the Hook for GOP Convention Lawsuits - Star-Tribune - 03 Sep 08
"Taxpayers should be off the hook for any damages stemming from claims of police misconduct related to the Republican National Convention under a first-of-its-kind agreement. The deal required the Republican Party's host committee to buy insurance covering up to $10 million in damages and unlimited legal costs for law enforcement officials accused of brutality, violating civil rights and other misconduct."
"The deal could save taxpayers millions. Police have arrested nearly 300 people, and many protesters are threatening lawsuits. New York City still faces more than 400 lawsuits from some of the 1,800 people arrested at the 2004 GOP convention, said Laura Postiglione, a spokeswoman in the city's law department.
In St. Paul, some critics say the agreement has only encouraged police to use aggressive tactics knowing they won't have to pay damages."
Taxpayers Off the Hook for GOP Convention Lawsuits - Star-Tribune - 03 Sep 08
"Taxpayers should be off the hook for any damages stemming from claims of police misconduct related to the Republican National Convention under a first-of-its-kind agreement. The deal required the Republican Party's host committee to buy insurance covering up to $10 million in damages and unlimited legal costs for law enforcement officials accused of brutality, violating civil rights and other misconduct."
"The deal could save taxpayers millions. Police have arrested nearly 300 people, and many protesters are threatening lawsuits. New York City still faces more than 400 lawsuits from some of the 1,800 people arrested at the 2004 GOP convention, said Laura Postiglione, a spokeswoman in the city's law department.
In St. Paul, some critics say the agreement has only encouraged police to use aggressive tactics knowing they won't have to pay damages."
