Family in viral migrant shelter beat down sues NYC, cops for excessive force
Metro Family in viral migrant shelter beat down sues NYC, cops for excessive force By Peter Senzamici Published July 23, 2026, 7:03 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google A Venezuelan migrant beaten and tased by cops while holding his infant child in a city-run shelter — in a viral incident captured on police-worn bodycam footage — is now suing the city and the officers, according to a new federal lawsuit. Viral video of Cordero being beaten and tased by cops as he clutched his baby child two years ago was defended by then-Mayor Eric Adams, claiming the father was drunk and that the infant was in danger.
- ▪Metro Family in viral migrant shelter beat down sues NYC, cops for excessive force By Peter Senzamici Published July 23, 2026, 7:03 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google A Venezuelan migrant beaten and tased by cops while holding his infant child in a city-run shelter — in a viral incident captured on police-worn bodycam footage — is now suing the city and the officers, accor
- ▪Viral video of Cordero being beaten and tased by cops as he clutched his baby child two years ago was defended by then-Mayor Eric Adams, claiming the father was drunk and that the infant was in danger.
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