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NYC Settles Lawsuit with Atlanta Hawks' Sefolosha

Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha has settled his lawsuit against New York City that stemmed from a police fracas outside a trendy Manhattan nightclub.

Sefolosha will get $4 million, according to The Daily News. 

Sefolosha was arrested in 2015 when authorities say he disobeyed orders to clear the street after another NBA player was stabbed outside the club.

The Swiss national said his leg was broken in the ensuing struggle, causing him to miss the playoffs. He was acquitted of misdemeanor charges. He claimed officers arrested him without cause.

The city's Law Department says there was no admission of liability by the defendants, but that a resolution was in the best interests of the city.

A message seeking comment from Sefolosha's lawyer wasn't immediately returned.

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