N.Y., JPMorgan Sued by Council Members Over ‘Occupy’ Rights
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Four New York City Council members sued the city over the handling of Occupy Wall Street protesters, claiming the police used excessive force and should be subject to an outside monitor.
The Police Department made false arrests and violated free-speech rights of protesters and journalists last year, according to a complaint filed today in Manhattan federal court by the council members and 11 others. JPMorgan Chase & Co., Brookfield Office Properties and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are among the defendants.