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lawsuits Aug. 11, 2020

A Former Chief Has Accused the NYPD of Rampant Gender DiscriminationA new lawsuit alleges that the department systematically excludes women from top positions.

By Amanda Arnold
nypd July 29, 2020

Disturbing Footage Shows NYPD Shoving Woman Into Unmarked VanSeveral officers grabbed a teenager off the street in the middle of a protest, then sped away.

By Hannah Gold
protests July 15, 2020

This Is How the NYPD Treated Black Lives Matter ProtestersOver 60 videos show officers punching, tackling, and beating Black Lives Matter protesters, often seemingly at random.

By Hannah Gold
power June 23, 2020

Wait, What Happened With the NYPD and Shake Shack?A new report shows how police officials spread an untrue, unsubstantiated story about officers being served “poisoned milkshakes.”

By Madeleine Aggeler
protest June 9, 2020

NYPD Officer Charged After Shoving a Protester to the GroundVincent D’Andraia is the first NYPD officer to be charged over his interactions with a protester since the demonstrations began.

By Hannah Gold
disappearances Jan. 14, 2020

Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Returns Home After 5-Day DisappearanceJenna Alexa Hospedales had last been seen leaving Brooklyn Technical High School on January 9.

By Claire Lampen
power Sept. 29, 2019

NYPD Officer Arrested for Molesting a 12-Year-Old GirlDetective Juan Jimenez is accused of groping and trying to kiss a child in his Brooklyn apartment this summer.

By Marie Lodi
crime Aug. 30, 2019

No Prison Time for Ex-Cops Accused of Raping a Teen in CustodyThe officers admitted to having teenage sex with a suspect in the back of their police van.

By Claire Lampen
crime Apr. 2, 2019

David Blaine Faces Two New Sexual-Assault AccusationsThe department has reportedly taken statements from two women.

By Amanda Arnold
crime Mar. 6, 2019

Two Cops Accused of Raping Teen Have Their Charges Dropped“It’s just a horrible message that they won’t prosecute a rape case against cops.”

By Amanda Arnold
power Feb. 5, 2019

Jazmine Headley Gets Public Apology After NYPD Tore Her Son From Her ArmsMembers of the City Council said they were sorry for how she was treated and “deeply grateful” for her bravery.

By Kimberly Truong
power Dec. 17, 2018

Jazmine Headley Speaks Out for First Time Since Video of NYPD ConfrontationHeadley says she plans to file a lawsuit to prevent this from happening to anyone else.

By Kimberly Truong
power Dec. 12, 2018

Jazmine Headley’s Arrest Shows the Danger of Mothering While BlackIt’s strange to feel heartened when someone who should never have been arrested is released.

By Stacia Brown
power Dec. 12, 2018

Disturbing Video Shows NYPD Officers Ripping 1-Year-Old From Mother’s ArmsShe’s now in custody at Rikers Island for resisting arrest.

By Gabriella Paiella
crime Mar. 27, 2018

How the NYPD Is Reportedly Failing Sexual-Assault VictimsAccording to a disturbing new report from the city’s Department of Investigation.

By Amanda Arnold
justice Jan. 31, 2018

When Walking While Trans Is a CrimeThe NYPD says it’s taking a more sensitive approach to sex work, but not everyone benefits.

By Emma Whitford
sexual assault Jan. 2, 2018

NYPD Reportedly Investigating Terry Richardson for Sexual AssaultAfter a number of women have made allegations against him.

By Katie Van Syckle
data sets Dec. 27, 2017

Rape Rates Remain the Same As Crime in New York City Hits All-Time LowAccording to the latest data from the NYPD.

By Katie Van Syckle
cyber harassment Dec. 20, 2017

Cyberstalking Victim Calls Out NYPD for Failing to Protect HerRead victim Francesca Rossi’s full statement to the court at Juan Thompson’s sentencing.

By Katie Van Syckle
power Nov. 24, 2017

NYPD Officers Allegedly Harassed a Rape Victim So She Wouldn’t Press ChargesNine NYPD officers reportedly showed up at the hospital and questioned her story.

By Katie Van Syckle
crime Oct. 31, 2017

NYPD Detectives Charged With Rape of Teen GirlEdward Martins and Richard Hall are accused of assaulting an 18-year-old in a police van after arresting her.

By Gabriella Paiella
sexual assault Oct. 23, 2017

Cops Accused of Rape Say Accuser’s Selfies Prove She Isn’t a ‘Depressed Victim’Lawyers for the NYPD officers tried to use the victim’s ‘provocative’ social-media posts as evidence that she was not ‘depressed.’

By Sarah Spellings
lawsuits Feb. 7, 2017

NYPD Officer Says She Was Harassed for Years for Wearing a HijabShe filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court for civil-rights violations.

By Claire Landsbaum
sexual assault Jan. 10, 2017

NYPD Captain Apologizes for Controversial Comments About RapeAfter saying he was “not too worried” about rapes committed by people the victim knows.

By Claire Landsbaum
sexual assault Jan. 6, 2017

NYPD Only Focusing on Investigating Rapes Committed by Strangers“If there’s a true stranger rape, those are the troubling ones.”

By Claire Landsbaum
Dec. 13, 2016

Gropers Must Attack Several Victims Before NYPD Officers Make Arrests: ReportA new report shines a light on this alleged policy.

By Lisa Ryan
crime and punishment Apr. 18, 2016

Now That It’s Spring We Can All Start Worrying About UpskirtingCreepy subway dudes, you’ve been warned.

By Jessica Roy
order in the court Jan. 20, 2016

Barneys Just Settled With the Customer From Its Racial-Profiling SuitTo the tune of $45,000.

By Véronique Hyland
Oct. 30, 2014

New Study Links Stop-and-Frisk With AnxietyAnd more police stops meant worse mental health.

By Melissa Dahl
June 4, 2014

This Tweet From Bill Bratton Marked a Historic Shift in NYPD Anti-Drug PolicyThe NYPD is starting to treat drug users like human beings rather than criminals.

By Maia Szalavitz
shop and frisk Nov. 16, 2013

Jay Z Promises to Help Barneys Fix Its Racial Profiling Problem But he won’t be cancelling his collaboration with the store.

By Caroline Bankoff
lawsuits Oct. 23, 2013

Man Detained for Shopping at Barneys While Black [Updated]The store says they were not involved.

By Charlotte Cowles
dubious makeovers Jan. 16, 2013

Vogue on Sandy Relief: Just Add Ball Gowns, Models [Updated]Karlie Kloss, can you turn our power back on?

By Charlotte Cowles
poop patrol June 9, 2010

Alex Kuczynski Thinks Fat People Look Like Giant BabiesAlso, why ABC’s double standard is a total party pooper.

By Charlotte Cowles
busted Dec. 8, 2009

NYPD Cracks Down on 31 Canal Street Knockoff ShopsInterestingly enough, the presence of cops did not scare away the handbag whisperers. You know who we mean.

By Alexandra Martell