{"active":false,"first_name":"William","last_name":"Cooke","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"LT","command":{"command":"DIS CTL","id":"DCU"},"ended_date":"2011-12-01","taxid":"894578","complaint_ids":[200610762,200603730],"command_history":[{"command":"PBQNT/F"}],"appt_date":"1988-07-11","lawsuits":[{"name":"Mediavilla, Jose vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-12-03","disposition_date":"2017-09-18","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"14CV08624","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Cooke, William","summary":"On November 5, 2011, plaintiff was participating in an Occupy Wall Street demonstration. Defendant police officers prevented the protest participants from ascending the steps of the New York State Supreme Court building. Although no disorderly conduct was being committed, politce Lt. Michael Zielinski, on instruction from police deputy chief Steve Anger, used a bullhorn to issue an unlawful order to disperse. Plaintiff attempted to alert police officers that prohibiting access to the steps was unconstitutional, and as the officers continued to block access, plaintiff began chanting \"Treason!\" Without warning, officers grabbed plaintiff, forcing him away from the other demonstrators. Officers including PO Anthony Ciaramitaro arrested plaintiff and made false sworn statements charging him with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Officers placed plastic flex-cuffs tightly around plaintiff's wrist, causing significant pain. They transported him to One Police Plaza and detained him for 24 hours. On July 24, 2013, the charges against plaintiff were dismissed and sealed. On November 12, 2011, plaintiff was again participating in an Occupy Wall Street demonstration, when PO John Doe grabbed him and arrested him without probable cause. He was held at One Police Plaza for 10 hours before being released with a summons. This matter was dismissed on February 28, 2012.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.434357/gov.uscourts.nysd.434357.4.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4354368/media-villa-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Collins, Marilyn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-11-06","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"14CV08815","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Cooke, William","summary":"On November 5, 2011, Plaintiffs were protesting near the Supreme Court building when they were ordered to disperse.  Failing to comply, they were arrested.  Plaintiff Marilyn Collins was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct.  She attended court eight times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds.  Plaintiff Jennifer Heinz was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct.  She attended court nine times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds.  Plaintiff Elizabeth Lepenne was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct.  Prosecutors declined to prosecute her on January 10, 2012.  Plaintiff Emilou Maclean was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct.  The ticket was ultimately dismissed.  Plaintiff Ann Shirazi was injured by tight handcuffs, and was released after three hours with a ticket for disorderly conduct.  She attended court nine times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds.  Plaintiff Asya Weisenhaus was injured by tight handcuffs, and was released after five hours with a ticket for disorderly conduct.  She attended court four times before the charges were adjourned.  Plaintiff Chloe Weisenhause was released after five hours with a ticket for disorderly conduct.   She attended court five times before the charges were adjourned.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.434649/gov.uscourts.nysd.434649.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4552238/collins-v-the-city-of-new-york/"}],"id":"UQZC","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/UQZC"}