Named in 2 known lawsuits, $99,000 total settlements.
Mitchell, Waymon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150444/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, January 17, 2014, ended November 9, 2015
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2012, Defendant NYPD officers Ward and Abounaoum were effectuating an arrest of Plaintiff. While effectuating the arrest, the Defendants threw Plaintiff to the ground, punched and kicked Plaintiff multiple times, and continue to punch and kick Plaintiff even after he had been fully restrained in handcuffs.
Mack v. City of New York et al.
Case # 10CV03257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$16,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered plaintiff's home and arrested plaintiff. During the arrest, defendant officers used excessive force. Plaintiff was released without any charges filed against him.