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In a recent civil trial, a Brooklyn Federal Jury, found NYPD Officer Yahaira Llano, Shield # 8492, used excessive force and awarded Plaintiff damages in the amount of $10,000 (Case 1:17-cv-06062-ARR-SMG). When attorneys' fees are added in, the amount owed could balloon to around $250,000. While 99% of the time the City pays (See https://rb.gy/k7qhjh), in this instance, the City is in Court fighting to make sure its this Officer and not the City that is on the hook. If th