{"active":false,"first_name":"Joffre","last_name":"Cortez","race":"Hispanic","gender":"Male","rank":"POM","command":{"command":"048 PCT","id":"48pct"},"shield_no":9797,"ended_date":"2017-02-01","taxid":"950235","lawsuits":[{"name":"Valentine, Jayvaughn, et al. vs City of New York","start_date":"2015-05-29","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"022780/2015E","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Cortez, Joffre G.","summary":"On or about May 17, 2014 Sgt. Eliezer Pabon and POs Cortez and White wrongfully touched, grabbed, searched, handcuffed, and arrested juvenile Plaintiff excessively without legal justification. During the arrest, Plaintiff and his friend were pushed against glass windows and his friend was pushed so hard against the glass that it broke, causing shattered glass to make contact with Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct, a juvenile center, and criminal court, and was ultimately held until May 18, 2014. Plaintiff complained of physical pain throughout but was denied any medical treatment. Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted and has been compelled to return to court to defend against the continuing unjust charges. Plaintiff suffered from physical and emotional injuries, deprivation of liberty, humiliation, mental anguish, and indignity as a result of this incident.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=FFkB42AgU9B4d1BpxstU5Q==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Payne, Javier By Mng Payne, Cherita vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-11-14","disposition_date":"2018-05-18","payout_amount":992500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"350274/2014","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Cortez, Joffre G."}],"id":"J9LV","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/J9LV"}