Brooklyn Councilwoman's Cop Assault Support Sparks PR Controversy
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- Susan Zhuang bitten cop's arm at July protest; pleads not guilty.
- Zhuang spent $25,000 of campaign funds on PR amid controversy.
- Incident took place during an anti-shelter protest in Bensonhurst.
- Supporters rallied for Zhuang outside Brooklyn Supreme Court.
- PR firm Actum hired to manage cop-bite fallout; details unclear.
- Criticism arose over Zhuang's choice to spend on PR.
- Defense fund for Zhuang was set up, but no contributions made.