Named in 6 known lawsuits, $215,000 total settlements.
Muhammad, Abdullah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05166,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2017, ended March 9, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was riding his dirt bike when he picked up a friend near West 120th Street. His friend jumped off the bike and was being chased by police officers. The plaintiff continued to ride his bike when he was tackled by an officer in plain clothes, who said "give me your fucking arm". The man did not identify himself as a police officer but allegedly was working undercover and was then joined by other officers. The officer then grabbed the plaintiff's arms and began to beat him on the ground. Officers continued to punch him in the face and one officer threatened to break his arm. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and was arrested. The plaintiff was ultimately charged with assault in the 2nd deg, reckless endanger...
Reid, Kamer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511684/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2017
Nesbit, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00576,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 8, 2016, ended February 21, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was on his stoop, arrested him, and charged him with Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Charges were later dismissed.
Muhammad, Abdullah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 450290/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 2, 2016, ended November 22, 2017
Zero Disposition
Boddie, Terrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07961,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2014, ended November 17, 2015
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully present on W. 119th Street, New York, NY. Defendant Kucyk, in plain-clothing at that time, approached plaintiff and demanded identification. Defendant Velez, also plain-clothed, punched plaintiff in the face when he tried to remove his hands from his pockets while attempting to obtain his identification. Other defendant officers then physically seized plaintiff, who was again punched in the face. Plaintiff was arrested on false charges and transported to the 28th Precinct, then to Manhattan Central Booking, and imprisoned until his arraignment the following day. Defendant Kucyk made false statements to the NY County DAs office to institute a criminal proceeding aga...
Omenih, Diesode vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159017/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, October 15, 2013, ended August 13, 2015
$50,000 Settlement