Named in 9 known lawsuits, $67,000 total settlements.
Albright, Shakeeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512836/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 17, 2022
Nicholson, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512835/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 17, 2022
Caille, Dieuverson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515974/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 1, 2021
Baptiste, Richred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515081/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2021
Decamp, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503381/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 11, 2021
Vazquez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502535/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 9, 2021
Febus, Adrian, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04091,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2020, ended April 5, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 4, 2019, while walking on the sidewalk to a pool hall, Febus heard approximately three gun shots and then approached by police officers who asked him if he had heard any gun shots. He responded affirmatively whereupon P.O. Kristopher searched him. No weapon or contraband was found. Febus then entered the pool hall. Detectives and officers entered the pool hall and then handcuffed and arrested plaintiffs who complied and did not resist arrest. Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct where they were searched. An officer falsely told Febus that they were caught on camera shooting a firearm. Another falsely told James that a gun was found on them. Plaintiffs did not go before a Judge. Plaintiff Febu...
China, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06699,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2016, ended June 19, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was playing basketball with two acquaintances when the defendant officers approached and arrested the two acquaintances. The plaintiff was instructed not to move and obliged. Not long after, the plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to the 61st Precinct. The plaintiff was charged with Robbery in the first degree and felony assault. Defendant Officer Poveromo claimed that the victim of said robbery had positively identified the plaintiff even though the plaintiff had never participated in a lineup. A Grand Jury returned No True Bill and the charges were subsequently dismissed.
Negron, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07242,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2015, ended September 7, 2016
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over a car in which Plaintiff was a passenger, searched them and the car, and the arrested Plaintiff after finding marijuana in the driver's pocket. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st precinct and given a DAT for possession of marijuana, which was ACD'd.