Knefel, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08881,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 22, 2014, ended April 10, 2015
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2012, journalist John Knefel was arrested without lawful authority while observing a police response to an Occupy Wall Street-related assembly in Manhattan, despite displaying press credentials. He was thrown to the ground, handcuffed, and detained for about four hours before being released with a Desk Appearance Ticket. The District Attorney's Office later declined to prosecute. Knefel suffered physical and emotional injuries due to the arrest.