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Atkins v. New York City, No. 97-7899 (2nd Cir.) (143 F.3d 100) (May 5, 1998) (Judge William W. Schwarzer)

Here, after the jury found in favor of the plaintiff on charges of false arrest and the use of excessive force, it awarded him only nominal damages. The Second Circuit reversed and ordered a new trial - holding that "a beating severe enough to leave marks is sufficient proof of ...

 

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