For the past few days I've been posting links to what happen in NY. Today, the New York Times picked up on it and I was surprised this tidbit :
Last year, the city settled a lawsuit with a medical student who was using his vacation to photograph every subway stop. He got through five before an officer handcuffed him and detained him for about 20 minutes. With legal fees, the cost to the city was $31,501 — more than $1,500 a minute.
I supposed I shouldn't be surprised but I am. Makes me think next time I'm in NY to watch when I shoot on the subways.
There is some good news...and bad. The MTA worker was arrested on three counts 1) “taking photos from the s/b plat of incoming outgoing trains without authority to do so” 2) disorderly conduct to an officer of the law and 3) impeding traffic.
This morning, the first charge was dropped but the last two remain.
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