Nude Model Files Lawsuit against NYPD

[michaellasmith]

Zoe West, 22, has filed a federal lawsuit against New York Police

Department Sgt. Anthony Fusaro and three other officers alleging they

falsely arrested her while artist Andy Galub was painting her nude body in

Times Square.

 

 

According to the lawsuit, “Andy Golub is a street artist who uses the nude

body as a human canvas, painting his models in public spaces to allow his

audience to observe the transformation," Courthouse News reports.

 

 

West said in the complaint that Galub had nearly completed his artwork on

her nude body when she removed the thong underwear she was still wearing.

"Visibly unnerved by Ms. West's removal of her panties, Sgt. Fusaro told

Ms. West he had to 'bring her in.'" After being held for a few hours, West

was then released with no charges filed.

 

 

According to the complaint, New York Penal Law §§ 245.01 and 245.02, which

criminalizes public nudity, exempts people "entertaining or performing in a

play, exhibition, show or entertainment. Indeed, the City of New York

regularly authorizes film companies to engage in nude film shoots in public

spaces in the city. Hence, plaintiff was arrested for a crime that does not

exist."

 

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for municipal liability

and false arrest.

 

 

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