Named in 4 known lawsuits, $235,000 total settlements.
Musa, Rabab vs City of New York et al.
Case # 151601/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, February 27, 2017, ended February 8, 2018
$85,000 Settlement
Kneitel, Michael J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06942,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taken into custody at the 66th Precinct regarding an alleged assault against his neighbor, arraigned, and RORed with an order of protection. In April, Defendant officers came to Plaintiff's residence saying he violated the order but after investigation checking surveillance they realized that he did not violate it and did not arrest Plaintiff. In July, defendant officers went to Plaintiff's work and arrested him for violating the order again. Charges were dismissed after Plaintiff spent 22 months in jail.
Valdiviezo, Mario vs Det. Green, William, et al.
Case # 14CV04897,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended October 9, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 28, 2013, plaintiff broke up with his girlfriend. In response, she called 911. Defendants forcibly entered into plaintiff's residence, ordered him to exit the apartment, and searched plaintiff. Once transported to the precinct, plaintiff was refused an interpreter. All charges brought against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.
Moore, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003721/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 6, 2013, ended October 18, 2016
$150,000 Settlement