Anthony Serrano

Lawsuits

Ben-Ora, Talia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154186/2022, Supreme Court - New York, May 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2021, Plaintiff was recording a protest against police abuses and brutality pursuant to her responsibilities as an independent video journalist. Plaintiff was recording the arrest of three civilians when police created a barrier, trapping Plaintiff inside its perimeter and refusing to allow her to move to the other side of the police line. Lt. Weiner became frustrated with Plaintiff's presence and urged her to move away. She continued filming as she backed away and tried to tell Lt. Weiner that another officer had given her permission to stay and wait until the arrest was complete. Lt. Weiner interrupted her and started aggressively pushing toward her before grabbing her arm and ordering her to...