In this recent case, NYC officials are refusing to defend a police inspector in lawsuits against him: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/08/03/city-wont-defend-ny

In this recent case, NYC officials are refusing to defend a police inspector in lawsuits against him: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/08/03/city-wont-defend-nypd-officer-in-occupy-pepper-spray-lawsuit/ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/08/03/city-wont-defend-nypd... However, his union is now paying for his defense.