Police took Carol Gotbaum into custody after she missed a flight , flew into a rage . She was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Gotbaum , the stepdaughter-in-law of New York public advocate Betsy Gotbaum , became agitated after missing her flight when gate agents were unable to seat her on a subsequent flight . Claim says police used excessive , unreasonable force , disregarded own procedures . City says police officers acted properly and responsibly in restraining Gotbaum .
Police took Carol Gotbaum into custody after she missed a flight , flew into a rage . She was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Claim says police used excessive , unreasonable force , disregarded own procedures . City says police officers acted properly and responsibly in restraining Gotbaum .