Named in 3 known lawsuits, $7,000 total settlements.
Carvalho, Alexandre, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158286/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, September 30, 2016
Newman, Marvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05466,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 16, 2013, ended December 21, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Caravalho, Alexander, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04174,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 3, 2013, ended January 26, 2017
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2012, Plaintiffs were lawfully present in Liberty Plaza as a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. NYPD agents raided the plaza and the Plaintiffs were arrested. In the course of their arrest, the Plaintiffs were harmed and mistreated. Plaintiff Carter’s arm was twisted by one officer while another officer kicked him in the abdomen several times. Other officers placed him face down in the ground and handcuffed him with his hands behind his back. Carter told the officers that his handcuffs were hurting him and the officers did not respond. Officers lifted Carter off the ground and dropped him on the sidewalk, where he was left lying for approximately thirty minutes. Officers then placed him face ...