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31May
2017

‘This Is Not Justice’: Japanese Family Settles With NYC But Condemns Handling Of NYPD Crash That Killed Student

The family of Ryo Oyamada announced “with heavy hearts” a settlement with the NYPD.  A police officer struck and killed Ryo while driving more than twice the speed limit at night against the flow of traffic and ...

06Jan
2017

New York Post: Court Ruling Puts City on the Hook in Dangerous-Streets Suit

The city must do a better job fixing dangerous streets or face a slew of big lawsuits, thanks to a ruling by the state’s highest court in the case of a young boy injured in a 2004 crash. “Concerns about traffic and ...

09Mar
2016

Driver who mowed down toddler must pay out 75% of net worth

The New York Post interviewed Steve Vaccaro for the settlement he secured for the family of 2-year-old Allison Liao, which included a voluntary 5 year suspension of driving privileges for the person who killed her. “These ...

08Dec
2014

Daily News: “In 179 fatalities involving on-duty NYPD cops in 15 years, only 3 cases led to indictments — and just 1 conviction”

The Daily News interviewed Steve Vaccaro about the Shereese Francis case in connection with a broader report on the failure to prosecute police in instances of fatal misconduct. A Daily News analysis of NYPD-involved deaths ...

08Dec
2014

NY市警にひき殺された日本人の調査、陸運局も公聴会２年近く開かず

ニュー ...