How Wall Street Profits From Police Brutality

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More than 10,000 protesters across the U.S. have been arrested in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. Nearly 20 people have died, and many more have suffered permanent injuries. As those numbers rise, so will the lawsuits — and the expensive settlements.

For example, New York City issued more than $237 million for NYPD payouts on legal settlements and judgements in 2018 alone.

When faced with big legal…