Cop-biting charges dismissed against NYC Council member

NEW YORK — A New York City Council member arrested for biting a police officer’s arm at a protest against a proposed homeless shelter had her charges dismissed Tuesday after completing a “restorative” justice process.

Council Member Susan Zhuang was charged with second degree assault, a felony, and seven other charges following an early morning protest in July in her Southern Brooklyn district. She pleaded not guilty and contended she was trying to protect another protester, an elderly woman.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s office said the police officer who was bitten, NYPD Deputy Chief Frank DiGiacomo, was supportive of the decision.

“This case was resolved through a restorative justice process that created space for dialogue, accountability, and healing,” a spokesperson for Gonzalez said in a statement. “It was based on the wishes of the victim and the defendant’s willingness to make amends. This is exactly what restorative justice is meant to do — address harm, foster understanding, and support a path forward.”



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