A deputy chief of the New York Police Department is suing New York City councilwoman Susan Zhuang (a Democrat) after she bit him during a protest last summer.

During an event protesting the noise from the construction of a new homeless shelter, Zhuang chomped into Deputy Chief Frank DiGiacomo’s arm, drawing blood and leaving bite marks.

Zhuang claims she did it to protect an elderly woman who was pushing police barricades at officer from being arrested.

The attack was caught on video:

BREAKING: NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang (D) caught on video BITING an NYPD officer pic.twitter.com/hy05ZVC67g

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All criminal charges against Susan Zhuang were dropped about a week ago.

Politico reported:

A New York City Council member arrested for biting a police officer’s arm at a protest against a proposed homeless shelter had her charges dismissed Tuesday after completing a “restorative” justice process.

Council Member Susan Zhuang was charged with second degree assault, a felony, and seven other charges following an early morning protest in July in her Southern Brooklyn district. She pleaded not guilty and contended she was trying to protect another protester, an elderly woman.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s office said the police officer who was bitten, NYPD Deputy Chief Frank DiGiacomo, was supportive of the decision.

“This case was resolved through a restorative justice process that created space for dialogue, accountability, and healing,” a spokesperson for Gonzalez said in a statement. “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.”

However, Frank has decided to continue with the civil lawsuit, seeking damages against Zhuang after he had to be treated with a tetanus shot and “anti-viral” cocktail from the injury.

Democrat councilwoman Susan Zhuang dodged criminal charges but could still face a judge over the matter in civil court. A rabid dog has more self control than a democrat. pic.twitter.com/28TQSzaALU

— Micki way (@mickitiki) April 19, 2025

More from The New York Post:

A City Councilwoman who dodged criminal charges for biting an NYPD chief at a Brooklyn protest could still face a judge over the matter — in civil court.

Frank DiGiacomo, deputy chief of Patrol Brooklyn South, served his Brooklyn Supreme Court lawsuit against Councilwoman Susan Zhuang (D-Brooklyn) at her Gravesend home on April 9, a day after criminal charges were dismissed against her for the bloody assault, according to court records.

Before the criminal case was dropped, Zhuang, 39, and DiGiacomo met as part of a “restorative justice” program, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.

The face-to-face and ultimate dismissal of the criminal charges was “based on the wishes of the victim and the defendant’s willingness to make amends,” Brooklyn DA spokesman Oren Yaniv said in a statement at the time.

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