Named in 6 known lawsuits, $106,500 total settlements.
Whitaker, Mondaray vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01474,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2015, ended November 19, 2015
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 24, 2014, the plaintiff, Mondaray Whitaker, was walking back from a grocery store with his dog on a leash. As he approached his building complex, a car cut him off. Three police officers in plain clothes exited the car and surrounded Mr. Whitaker. They did not identify themselves as police officers. The officers asked Mr. Whitaker where he was coming from and if he was carrying any weapons. He told them where he was coming from and that he was not carrying weapons. One of the officers then took Mr. Whitaker's dog up this apartment. Mr. Whitaker asked the remaining two officers why he was being detained, but they did not answer him. The officers intrusively searched Mr. Whitaker on the public sidewal...
Johnson, Shamic vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00721,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 12, 2015, ended August 28, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2014, plaintiff lawfully entered a train station. Defendant officers approached the plaintiff, accusing him of entering through an exit gate. Officers handcuffed his arms tightly behind his back. Plaintiff was brought to a precinct where he was held for approximately 24 hours. A judicial officer ordered plaintiff released. Defendant officers filled out false/misleading reports and forwarded them to prosecutors at the DA's office. Plaintiff was charged, and after 4 court appearances, the proceedings were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Nisimov, Natik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04237,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 23, 2014, ended February 24, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: January 2, 2014, Plaintiff Natik Nisimov was unlawfully searched, and falsely arrested. When he arrived at the King's County 70th precinct, he was assaulted and battered with excessive force and then treated with deliberate indifference. False statements were given by Officer Cecilia Pena in an abuse of process leading to a malicious prosecution. Plaintiff further alleges a failure to intervene.
Ramirez, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04187,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 11, 2014, ended February 9, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2014, Plaintiff Dennis Ramirez was unlawfully searched by Detectives Oghenevighd Okrokoto, Denise Rinaldi, and Winston McDonald. Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Winston McDonald. His arrest was approved by SGT. Aiman Ahmed. Officer Cecilia Pena signed the criminal complaint falsely alleging that Plaintiff broke the law for possession of a controlled substance. This charge would later be dropped.
Mcfadden, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00541,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2014, ended May 22, 2014
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 28, 2012, the Plaintiff was walking on the street and was stopped by the defendants. On suspicion of cocaine residue, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested. On January 16, 2013, 19 days later, the lab test reports turned out to be negative, and a day later, the plaintiff was released from custody with all charges dismissed.
Carrero, Phillip vs Pena, Cecilia, et al.
Case # 020377/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 15, 2013