NYC to Pay BLM Protesters Millions in 'Historic' Settlement

BLM protesters demonstrating in the wake of George Floyd’s death in New York City could be paid millions if a judge approves a settlement filed in federal court on Tuesday. Each of the hundreds of protesters who were pepper sprayed, swung at with batons, or restrained with zip ties would get paid $21,500 each, while those who received court appearance tickets could receive an extra $2,500, totaling nearly $10 million. This would be the highest per-person settlement award in a class action lawsuit for a mass arrest in NYC. “The...