Named in 2 known lawsuits, $22,500 total settlements.
Tucker, Antoine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07183,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 15, 2014, ended April 28, 2015
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 20, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully distributing his own original music on the sidewalk in Manhattan. Defendant Officers including Defendant Ramirez observed Plaintiff and without justification handcuffed and put Plaintiff in a Police vehicle. On February 29, 2012, Plaintiff was again lawfully distributing his own original music when Officer Kalkau and other unnamed Defendants, without legal justification, arrested Plaintiff on the sidewalk in Manhattan. On June 11, 2013, Plaintiff was arrested again by Defendant Officer Ramirez and several unnamed Defendant Officers.
Price, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06851,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2013, ended October 27, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street distributing CDs with his own music. He was approached by Defendant Officer Ramirez, who unlawfully searched Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest despite no probable cause. Defendants falsely informed the District Attorney they observed Plaintiff commit the following crimes: aggressive begging in a public place, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. At no point did Plaintiff commit any crimes. Plaintiff was released and after being prosecuted, all charges were dismissed.
The same events occurred again on August 29, 2012, June 22, 2013 and February 19, 2013. In each instance, Plaintiff was lawfully distributing CDs with his own mus...