Named in 3 known lawsuits, $29,500 total settlements.
Deus, Rubenz, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519534/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 4, 2022
Punch, Patrice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV01695,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 6, 2022, ended December 11, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 10, 2021, plaintiff was falsely arrested on gun and gambling charges. On that day, plaintiff went to visit friends at an apartment complex. While there, the NYPD responded to a text that allegedly came from the complex. It said there were people in the basement of the complex with guns who were robbing the establishment. Although plaintiff never entered the basement, police officers, including PO Hicks, approached him in the courtyard with their guns out of their holsters. They ordered him to get on the ground, and plaintiff did not flee. Despite having no connection to the search and activities in the basement, plaintiff was charged with gambling and weapons charges. Plaintiff spent three days incarce...
Branch, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV05152,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 25, 2021, ended August 30, 2022
$4,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 10, 2021, Plaintiff was milling about the entrance of a private social club in Kings County, New York. NYPD Officers—including Officer Hicks—appeared and ordered Plaintiff and others present to the ground. Plaintiff complied and was handcuffed. The officers were responded to an alleged robbery inside the club, which arrest reports now show was in error. Plaintiff was held at the precinct for approximately 20 hours without food or water. Plaintiff was charged with multiple counts based on information that he alleges was falsified. The District Attorney declined to prosecute the case against Plaintiff. Plaintiff was released on April 12 without ever facing arraignment.