Sarah Mirando  |  March 24, 2010

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NYC to Pay $33 Million for Illegal Jail Strip Searches

By Sarah Pierce

 

A class action lawsuit claiming that thousands of people were illegally strip searched in New York City jails has been settled with the city for $33 million.

 

According to the lawsuit, pretrial detainees arrested on minor offenses were strip searched even though there was no reason to believe they were concealing drugs or contraband. These minor offenses included jumping turnstiles, failing to pay child support, shoplifting, trespassing, etc. The strip searches involved undressing in front of other detainees and multiple guards and inspection of private body cavities. Two women named in the suit were forced to undergo gynecological exams.

 

Under the agreement, the plaintiffs who claimed they were forced into gynecological exams will receive $20,000 each for their injury and suffering. Other victims can receive between $1,800 and $2,900 each, depending on how many people respond.

 

People who were arrested in NYC, but not convicted, between 1999 and 2007 may be able to collect under this settlement. Claim forms will be available early to mid June 2010. Visit http://nycstripsearch.com/ for more information.

 

 

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Updated March 24th, 2010

 

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2 thoughts onNYC to Pay $33 Million for Illegal Jail Strip Searches

  1. patrick r. rance says:

    I think I missed this one. Any info?

  2. patrick r. rance says:

    I think I missed this, how do I collect ?

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