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Two NYPD Officers Lied In Court About Their Arrest Of A Black Lives Matter Protester. The Manhattan D.A. Cleared Them. – Gothamist

The lawsuit, brought by Cristina Winsor, a 43-year-old artist and activist, alleged that her arrest and prosecution was part of a larger “pattern and practice” on the part of the NYPD that deprives protesters of their constitutional rights.

Under an unusual arrangement with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., Black Lives Matter protesters charged with minor offenses between 2016 and 2018 were prosecuted not by the lawyers from the DA’s office, but by the police department’s own in-house lawyers, empowered by Vance to act as prosecutors. NYPD leadership explained to the Daily News in early 2016 that “too many cases involving people they consider professional protesters are dismissed in summons court, paving the way for a civil lawsuit and settlement with the city.”

Source: Two NYPD Officers Lied In Court About Their Arrest Of A Black Lives Matter Protester. The Manhattan D.A. Cleared Them. – Gothamist

Pennsylvania governor bans indoor dining, gyms under new virus order | TheHill

Under the restrictions, all indoor dining will be closed, while outdoor dining and take-out services can continue.

Indoor gatherings and events of more than 10 people are prohibited, with the exception of places of worship such as churches, synagogues and mosques. Outdoor gatherings of over 50 people will also be prohibited.

Additionally, all in-person businesses that serve the public can operate at 50 percent capacity. Indoor operations at gyms and fitness facilities are prohibited, as well as all in-person entertainment such as theaters, concert venues and museums 

Source: Pennsylvania governor bans indoor dining, gyms under new virus order | TheHill

Covid-19: France moves to night-time curfew from 15 December – BBC News

The government had conditioned the easing of restrictions on the number of new cases falling to around 5,000 a day. But that number remains well above 10,000 – on Thursday, there were 13,750 infections.

“We aren’t yet at the end of this second wave, and we won’t reach the objectives we had set for 15 December,” Mr Castex told a news conference. “We can’t let down our guard. We have to stay focused, and find our way through the next few weeks with lots of vigilance.”

Museums, cinemas and theatres as well as sports venues, which were expected to reopen on Tuesday, will remain closed for an extra three weeks.

Source: Covid-19: France moves to night-time curfew from 15 December – BBC News