Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Rios, Jean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06992,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2014, ended September 13, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2014, Plaintiff’s car was stopped by P.O.s including P.O. Rossignolo. Plaintiff was removed from the vehicle with excessive force, handcuffed and assaulted. Plaintiff suffered injuries on his face, scalp, and neck, and required stitches. Plaintiff was transported to a precinct before he was sent to a hospital. Five hours after the arrest, Plaintiff was transported back to the precinct where he spent another five hours before he was transported to Central Booking where he was held for 27 hours before being arraigned.
Rivers et al v. Schumacher et al
Case # 12CV03727,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Amended Complaint,
Sitpulation