Named in 2 known lawsuits, $190,000 total settlements.
Boddie, Terrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07961,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2014, ended November 17, 2015
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully present on W. 119th Street, New York, NY. Defendant Kucyk, in plain-clothing at that time, approached plaintiff and demanded identification. Defendant Velez, also plain-clothed, punched plaintiff in the face when he tried to remove his hands from his pockets while attempting to obtain his identification. Other defendant officers then physically seized plaintiff, who was again punched in the face. Plaintiff was arrested on false charges and transported to the 28th Precinct, then to Manhattan Central Booking, and imprisoned until his arraignment the following day. Defendant Kucyk made false statements to the NY County DAs office to institute a criminal proceeding aga...
Daniels, Dashay vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160065/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 8, 2013, ended January 22, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint