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NYC Rikers to Manhattan Court Strip Searches

Payout

Share of $28M*

Claim by Nov 26 · 54 days leftNo proof needed
Claim deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Payout
Share of $28M*
Approval hearing
Jan 29, 2027

What happened

A lawsuit claimed the NYC Department of Correction strip searched people on arrival at Manhattan court after they had already been searched before leaving Rikers Island. The city agreed to a $28 million settlement.

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