Alison Esposito Faces Lawsuits Over Police Misconduct

Alison Esposito, a Republican congressional candidate in New York, has faced scrutiny over two police misconduct settlements that cost the city $120,000 during her tenure as an NYPD officer. In 2005, she was sued for wrongfully arresting three Black women on shoplifting charges, resulting in a $95,000 settlement. More controversially, in 2017, the city paid $25,000 to settle a lawsuit after Esposito allegedly detained and assaulted an infant named Rebecca Cuevas during a stop-and-frisk incident, which her campaign has vehemently denied, asserting that her actions were justified as she served the law. Esposito's campaign is focused on law and order, yet these allegations cast a shadow on her record. Her opponent, Democrat Pat Ryan, represents a district that has not seen Republican victories in recent elections, highlighting the potential impact of these controversies on her campaign. Esposito's spokesperson has suggested that the lawsuits are attempts to scapegoat law enforcement for the actions taken against individuals suspected of crimes.