thousands protesters were arrested in U.S. during nine years NYCLU . New York City agreed on Wednesday to pay nearly $ 18 million to settle the civil rights claims of thousands of people arrested during the 2004 Republican National Convention that nominated George W. Bush for a second presidential term . A joint settlement is resolved between the city and protesters after 2004 in litigation . The average payout per plaintiff is about $ 6,400 .
thousands protesters were arrested in U.S. during nine years NYCLU . A joint settlement is resolved between the city and protesters after 2004 in litigation . The average payout per plaintiff is about $ 6,400 .