Named in 7 known lawsuits, $279,000 total settlements.
Deleon, Chief Ponce vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505658/2026,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 5, 2026
Stora, Skiboky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032804-2019,
Civil Court - Kings, November 13, 2019, ended September 25, 2023
$5,000 Settlement
Satterwhite, Charles vs P.O. Kelley, Christopher, et al.
Case # 513018/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2018, ended August 7, 2024
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 5th, 2014, Plaintiff was lawfully inside his friend's apartment in Brooklyn when PO Christopher Kelley, PO Peter Colombini, PO Romando Julien and SGT Erek Powers entered the apartment. The apartment and those inside, including Plaintiff were searched. The search did not reveal any illicit substance, contraband, or evidence of a crime. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed, and transported to the 81st Precinct. Plaintiff was processed and detained in a holding cell. On July 6th, Plaintiff was transported to King's County Central Booking and detained in another cell. PO Kelley, PO Colombini, PO Julien and SGT Powers then instigated the commencement of the criminal prosecution of Plaint...
Fedee, Diquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07893,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 21, 2015, ended May 20, 2016
$75,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking on the street when approached by 4 police officers, one held his wrist and grabbed him by the throat. Also called him "nigger" and punched him in the face. His book bag was unlawfully searched, he was arrested, taken to the 81st Precinct, and charged with Dis Con and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.
Martinez, Emilio Jose Colon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015858/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 12, 2014, ended May 22, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Jackson, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008801/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 18, 2014, ended September 4, 2014
$14,000 Settlement
Lewis, Wayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502874/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 14, 2014, ended April 28, 2017
$75,000 Settlement