Named in 4 known lawsuits, $190,000 total settlements.
Jean-Baptiste, Christlie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07622,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 13, 2015, ended April 7, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff called police because her domestic partner took her child after the couple had gotten into a fight. The plaintiff's partner was arrested. Her daughter did not have any signs of injury but was required to be evaluated at a hospital. While waiting at the hospital, the defendant officer called plaintiff to come finish some paperwork at the precinct. The plaintiff went to the 44th precinct before the hospital evaluation where she was then handcuffed, interviewed, and placed in a holding cell. She was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. Her child was taken to ACS for a day. Plaintiff was released without charge.
Williams, Nathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02414,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 2, 2015, ended October 16, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 27-28, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk at 167th St. and Webster Ave., Bronx, New York. Defendants Robert Miceli, Jose, Espinal, Harry Pell, Briant Nixon, and John Doe #1-4 seized Plaintiff, pushed him against a gate, and pushed him to the ground. Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested on false criminal charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Plaintiff was released on the night of August 28, 2012, without being charged.
Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08132,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2013, ended December 8, 2014
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 27-28, 2012, the plaintiff was stopped by Harry Pell and two other police officers while walking on the street. The officers pushed the plaintiff against a gate and searched his underwear. The plaintiff fear the onset of police brutality and run away to avoid beating by police officers. However, the officers set upon the plaintiff, beat him, and arrested him on charges of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.
Mbaye et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 023669/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint