Named in 5 known lawsuits, $82,500 total settlements.
Spencer, Darron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521823/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 9, 2020
Jean-Pierre, Alex vs P.o Guerra, John, et al.
Case # 515439/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 13, 2019, ended August 30, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Watson, Matthew vs Police Officer Bojkovic, Besnik, et al.
Case # 17CV05137,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2017, ended May 18, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the front lawn of his house smoking a marijuana cigarette when Defendant Officers pulled up and accused him of smoking in public. Officers then pulled Plaintiff across his private gate to the public sidewalk and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 67th Precinct and charged with marijuana possession and resisting arrest. Charges were later dismissed. Plaintiff also alleges he saw the officers stalking his home after he filed a CCRB complaint against them.
Edwards, Danielle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507265/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2016, ended September 1, 2017
$60,000 Settlement
Bamfield, Shorn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 018876/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 25, 2013, ended March 25, 2014
$7,500 Settlement