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The widow of NYPD Lieutenant Michael Pigott, who killed himself a week after issuing a fatal command to Taser a mentally disturbed man, is suing the city. Her lawyers are arguing that Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and NYPD spokesman Paul Browne contributed to his suicide by making him a scapegoat for the Sept. 24, 2008 incident, in which a naked bipolar man fell one story to his death after being Tasered. Court papers obtained by the Post argue that public comments made by the NYPD's top brass "caused Michael Pigott to become humiliated, distraught, depressed, and caused him to commit suicide." 
Michael Pigott
Taser Cop's Widow Suing City
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another woman suing because her husband did something wrong.
She'll get something. The guy followed orders (even if he should have known better) and was quite likely scapegoated by the top brass. The city would have to show that his suicide was for other reasons, which it probably can't do, which will likely lead to a settlement or judgement for the widow.
Even if he was following orders, I have a big problem with any cop and their newest toy. Too many cops are abusing the use of Tasers. Life would be easier for cops and thugs if Tasers were out of the picture.
He didn't fire the taser, he issued the order. So he was in charge at that moment.
My reading comprehension fails me today. She'll still get something though.
so after she wins a big settlement of our tax dollars, will she split it with the family of the actual victim?
I'm sick of these bitches suing. If you are mad that your husband has passed, which is no doubt a tragic event, then don't marry a small plane pilot or NYPD officer. I thought officers know their jobs can be difficult and full of pressure, so now the wife thinks that someone has to pay for the fact that the difficulty and pressure caught up to him?
Michael Pigott looks like Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel
Looked like. After a bullet to the head and a year in the ground I doubt there is any resemblance.
Yeah, he's prettier now.
zing!
This is capitalism at its best. Sell your grief to the highest bidder!
Another dumb excuse for a lazy piece of trash to cash out on a family tragedy.
Fuck this bitch.
She should get nothing, except perhaps a public apology byt he top brass vaguely referenced.