April 09, 2005

Rapper from Dead Prez Compensated by New York City for False Arrest

April 09, 2005/ Tron Nick

Dead Prez star Stic.man has received more than $50,000 in settlement fees from the city of New York for false arrest and excessive force, according to his attorney. The rapper and three associates were arrested during a photo shoot and subsequently sued the New York Police Department for false arrest and excessive force. A portion of the settlement will be donated to the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement to prevent further police misconduct, reports MTV.com. [more]

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