This has been happening for decades. NYC taxpayers are paying out 100’s of $M as well. San Bernardino County in CA just lost a $22M civil suit last year. Bill Richards is still waiting for payment.

The costs of Chicago police misconduct have grown enormous as the city settles lawsuit after lawsuit using expensive private counsel to handle most of the work.
— Read on www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/29/chicago-outside-counsel-costs-reversed-conviction/