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New York to pay $33 million to settled class action over jail strip-searches
Two women who claimed they were forced to undergo gynecological exams and thousands of other people who said they were strip-searched in New York City jails have settled a class-action lawsuit with the city for $33 million.
The suit was filed on behalf of people arrested on misdemeanor charges and strip-searched at Rikers Island and other jails. Charges included drugs and weapons cases, jumping turnstiles, failing to pay child support, shoplifting, and trespassing.
Under the agreement, victims can receive $1,800 to $2,900 each, depending on how many people respond. The plaintiffs who said they were forced into gynecological exams are entitled to $20,000 each for their injury and suffering.
The case included people arrested, but not convicted, between July 15, 1999, and Oct. 4, 2007. The court has already ruled that the practice violated the prisoners' constitutional rights.
Posted on:2010-03-23
Company: New York
Class: People arrested, but not convicted, between July 15, 1999, and Oct. 4, 2007
Scope: Nationwide
Type of Case: Constitutional
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