{"active":false,"first_name":"Giovanni","last_name":"Garcia","race":"Hispanic","gender":"Male","rank":"PO","command":{"command":"078 PCT","assignment_date":"2021-10-28","id":"78pct"},"shield_no":19241,"ended_date":"2023-02-01","taxid":"971445","appt_date":"2021-04-28","lawsuits":[{"name":"Smith, Patrick vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2024-10-08","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"526215/2024","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","summary":"On December 23, 2022, NYPD Officers Obieka W. Marshall and Giovanni Garcia (defendants) responded to a 911 call reporting a verbal argument between the Patrick Smith (plaintiff) and his partner. Despite no allegations of violence or illegal activity, the defendants entered the plaintiff’s apartment, questioned both parties, and confirmed he had committed no crime. However, they refused to leave unless he accompanied them. Under pressure, the plaintiff left voluntarily but was then ordered into an ambulance without cause. When he declined and attempted to walk away, the defendants forcibly shoved him into a fence and began assaulting him.  \n\nThe plaintiff was beaten by the defendants and additional NYPD officers, including Remon Mikhail, Rayan Mohsin, Darren Lin, Jesse Lawrence, William Jones, James Borrero, and others (defendants). They punched, kicked, and manipulated his limbs, causing a broken elbow, fractured hand, torn rotator cuff, and dislocated shoulder. He was then handcuffed, detained at the 78th Precinct, and falsely charged with assault and resisting arrest. After two days in custody, he was released and immediately sought medical treatment, confirming his injuries. He later underwent surgery and months of rehabilitation.  \n\nAll charges were dismissed on June 30, 2023. The plaintiff now suffers from permanent physical limitations, PTSD, and emotional distress, impacting his daily life and ability to care for his daughter.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=LSg4aMPfsR9qlB2YyQ1YLg==","type":"complaint"}]}],"image":"https://www.50-a.org/images/officer/JMFM-giovanni-garcia.jpg","id":"JMFM","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/JMFM"}