Family awarded $35 million for Bay Shore man's 2008 death in police custody
Kenny Lazo's family sued Suffolk County, Suffolk County police and five officers, claiming his death was the result of police brutality
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Aug 11, 2023, 2:31 AM
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Updated 271 days ago
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2h agoA jury has awarded $35 million to the family of a Bay Shore man who died in police custody.
FURTHER COVERAGE: Family of man who died in police custody wants probe
Kenny Lazo's family sued Suffolk County, Suffolk County police and five officers, claiming his death was the result of police brutality in 2008.
His death was officially ruled a cardiac arrest.
Following a three-week trial, the jury ruled in Lazo's family's favor.
A Suffolk County spokesperson says the county will be appealing the verdict.
