Named in 4 known lawsuits.
Romero, Juan, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 517545/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 26, 2021
Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2019, Plaintiff Juan Romero appeared voluntarily at the New York Police Department’s 72nd Precinct. After voluntarily appearing, Defendant Police Officers, without consent, an arrest warrant, a lawful search warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion, arrested Plaintiff Romero. He was handcuffed, questioned, and then transferred to Brooklyn Central Booking. While plaintiff was incarcerated at the 72nd precinct and Brooklyn Central Booking, Defendants falsely and maliciously told the Kings County District Attorney’s Office that Plaintiff Romero had committed numerous crimes, including, Attempted Robbery in the First, Second, and Third Degrees, Menacing in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possess...
Alqifi, Nageeb, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500504/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 2, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2018, officers handcuffed and placed the plaintiffs under arrest for allegedly trespassing onto premises where they were lawfully present. While the plaintiffs were at the precinct, the landlord of the premises came to corroborate their lawful presence and spoke to Officer Chiopolo, offering proof. Despite this, Officer Chiopolo and the other defendants continued to detain the plaintiffs.
Lyons, Pearla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525816/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 6, 2019, ended April 18, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 23, 2017, defendant police officers broke into and searched plaintiff's apartment without authority. They beat plaintiff's husband repeatedly and without provocation, causing him to suffer multiple broken ribs. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and charged.
Pressley v. The City of New York et al
Case # 18CV00514,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was emotionally disturbed and called 911 when Defendant Officers arrived and Defendant Officer Gonzalez shot plaintiff multiple times and the Plaintiff was struck in the arm, torso and leg. The Plaintiff was falsely arrested. Defendant Officers made false claims to justify Defendant Officer Gonzalez's actions.