New York Woman Wins $29,000 For Going Topless In Public

A New York woman who was arrested for exposing her breasts has received $29,000 from the city.

You see, 27-year-old Jill Coccaro was arrested on a topless stroll two years ago, despite a 1992 court ruling that concluded women should have the same right as men to take off their shirts.

Coccaro remained in custody for 12 hours before she was told prosecutors were not going to pursue charges.

"We hope the police learn a lesson and respect the rights of women to go topless," her attorney Jeffrey Rothman said.

She told a newspaper she had gone bare-breasted after running the 2004 city marathon without police bothering her.

"I've always just felt that was something natural", Feeley said of going topless.

"I've kind of always done it out of practicality".

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