Named in 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Walker, Darryl vs City of York, et al.
Case # 033787/2019,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 24, 2019, ended October 25, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Speights, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00800,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended July 16, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On February 23, 2014, Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over on the side of the road. Plaintiff, his friend Marine and his daughter were standing on the side of the road, deciding who was going to drive next, when several police officers pulled up behind the car. The officers, including Officer Mullkeen, instructed Plaintiff to remove the keys from the car's ignition and ultiamtely took the keys from Defendant. Defendant was then told he was going to be taken to the precinct without explanation. Ultimately, Defendant was taken to central booking, arraigned and then released on charges such as resisting arrest and other related crimes. All charges against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
