Named in 3 known lawsuits, $110,000 total settlements.
Govan, Rhasean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07279,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended May 28, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff for conduct that his brother engaged in. Plaintiff was taken into custody and charged with assault in the 2nd and 3rd degree, resisting arrest, attempted assault in the 3rd degree, menacing in the 3rd degree, and harassment in the 2nd degree. Defendant Officers Alba and Calderon falsely identified him but the charges were later dismissed.
Graham, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05366,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 19, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: After Plaintiff asked defendant officers a question, they assaulted and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct, hospital, then charged with resisting arrest and dis con, which were eventually dismissed.
Swinton, Tahrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06522,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 25, 2013, ended October 10, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2011 Defendant Officers PIRA GALLOZA and DELANEY arrested Plaintiff on Stone Ave in Brooklyn for attempted assault in the third degree and disorderly conduct. During the arrest, Plaintiff was thrown to the ground so violently by Defendants that his left arm was broken. Plaintiffs head and body were slammed onto their police car causing injuries to Plaintiff’s head, including but not limited to: a laceration, swelling, bruising, and an abrasion, all above Plaintiff’s eye. After the arrest, Plaintiff was held for 48 hours before receiving medical attention, despite repeatedly requesting said treatment.
After the arrest, Plaintiff was held for 5 days before being arraigned. On March 29, 2012, the Pla...