{"active":false,"first_name":"Roosvelt","last_name":"Monestime","race":"Black","gender":"Male","rank":"PO","command":{"command":"044 PCT","assignment_date":"2017-02-14","id":"44pct"},"shield_no":11216,"ended_date":"2024-09-03","taxid":"960959","complaint_ids":[202103883,201905313],"appt_date":"2016-01-06","age":37,"middle_initial":"R","lawsuits":[{"name":"Reyes, Ricania, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2024-10-02","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"815066/2024E","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","summary":"On August 18, 2023, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants, including P.O. SMITH and DET. NEGRON, approached Plaintiff RICANIA REYES, struck Plaintiff, slammed Plaintiff against a wall, tased Plaintiff and violently handcuffed Plaintiff. \n\nOn the same date, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants NYPD Officers, including P.O. MONESTIME and P.O. COTTIGNIES, approached Plaintiff CECILIA REYES, struck Plaintiff in the face, slammed Plaintiff to the ground, struck Plaintiff while she was on the ground and violently handcuffed Plaintiff. Shortly thereafter, the Defendants dragged Plaintiff to the police vehicle while Plaintiff's breasts were completely exposed. Ultimately, all charges pending against Plaintiff CECILIA REYES for assault were dismissed and sealed upon the application of the Bronx County District Attorney on September 15, 2023.\n\nAlso on August 18, 2023, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants, including P.O. GARCIA and P.O. COTTIGNIES, approached Plaintiff and violently handcuffed Plaintiff ROSACOUVERTIER. Next, the Defendants, including P.O. GARCIA and P.O. COTTIGNIES, dragged Plaintiff to a police vehicle while Plaintiff was shoeless. Plaintiff ROSACOUVERTIER had to defend against false charges until the criminal matter was terminated in favor of Plaintiff on September 15, 2023\n\nAlso on August 18, 2023, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants, including P.O. GARCIA and P.O. COTTIGNIES approached Plaintiff CHANTEL COUVERTIER, banged Plaintiff's head against the building's intercom system, handcuffed Plaintiff and carried Plaintiff to a police vehicle. Plaintiff CHANTEL COUVERTIER had to defend against false charges until the criminal matter was terminated in Plaintiff's favor on September 15, 2023.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=zIVEPgfDwzv8tU1XyI_PLUS_lBw==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Baines, Willie James Jr. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2020-08-27","disposition_date":"2022-02-25","payout_amount":70000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"20CV06282","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Monestime, Roosvelt","summary":"On June 6, 2019, Plaintiff Willie James Baines Jr. was arrested by Defendants POs Monestime and Gaylog while loading groceries into his car. Defendants demanded Plaintiff show identification, and upon Plaintiff's questioning of the request, Defendants verbally abused and physically assaulted Plaintiff. Plaintiff was experiencing numerous medical conditions including Epilepsy and Asthma, and struggled to breathe while Defendants applied pressure with their knees onto Plaintiff's neck and back. While at the precinct, Defendants refused to give Plaintiff medical attention from the injuries sustained during the arrest and prevented Plaintiff from taking necessary medication for Epilepsy. All charges against Plaintiff were eventually dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.541823/gov.uscourts.nysd.541823.9.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}]}],"image":"https://www.50-a.org/images/officer/XALX-roosvelt-monestime.jpg","id":"XALX","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/XALX"}