New York rewards rioters
The recent resolution of a class-action lawsuit in New York City has ignited a fierce debate, challenging the core tenets of justice and social order. The settlement, which involves the city agreeing to distribute $13.7 million to individuals who partook in the 2020 George Floyd unrest, has been met with significant backlash. This is largely due to the perception that the decision is disproportionately lenient towards the involved rioters, many of whom were not legally held accountable for their actions.
Under the settlement, the 1,380 plaintiffs, who allege that their rights were violated by the New York Police Department (NYPD), will each receive an estimated $10,000. This comes in the wake of the extensive civil unrest triggered by the tragic death of George Floyd. During this period, participants in the protests and riots were involved in numerous illegal activities including arson, assault on civilians and police, mass looting, and instigating damages worth billions of dollars.
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Rewarding people who throw public tantrums is likely to get more public tantrums.
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