Brooklyn City Council Member Susan Zhuang, accused of biting a police officer during a 2024 protest, had her criminal case dismissed Tuesday after she completed a restorative justice program, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.
Zhuang had been charged with felony assault and various misdemeanors and violations over the encounter, which allegedly occurred during a chaotic protest over the construction of a new homeless shelter in her district, which covers parts of Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Sunset Park and Borough Park.
"This case was resolved through a restorative justice process that created space for dialogue, accountability and healing," said a spokesperson for the DA's office. “It was based on the wishes of the victim and the defendant’s willingness to make amends. This is exactly what restorative justice is meant to do — address harm, foster understanding and support a path forward.”
Susan Zhuang’s mission has not changed, said a spokesperson for the council member: "We go forward."
