Named in 2 known lawsuits, $87,500 total settlements.
Jones, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506994/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 8, 2018, ended June 17, 2019
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 6, 2017, plaintiff was seized by defendant police officers and subsequently arrested without probable cause. Plaintiff was illegally searched and taken to the precinct as well as Central Booking. Plaintiff was then wrongfully charged based on false allegations. All charges were ultimately dismissed.
Clarkson, Norris, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05254,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 15, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers, using excessive force, arrested Plaintiffs after they refused to let them enter their home until a search warrant was presented. Plaintiffs were brought to the 71st precinct and later released from custody on after the false criminal charges were ACD'd