Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Sano, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV07688,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2021, the defendant PO's falsely accused the Plaintiff of shooting a firearm from his apartment. No evidence was ever produced. On November 8, 2021, the Plaintiff was arrested without any facts. The PO's later based their arrest on the possession of contraband. The Plaintiff in the past has been arrested several times since 2016, but none of the prior arests led to the November 8, 2021 arrest. On November 9, 2021, the Plaintiff was charged with crimes including attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Unable to post bail, Plaintiff was sent to Rikers for 30 days. On June 8, 2022, the indictment was dismissed by the court as defendants could not produce any evidence.
Williams, Shaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03185,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2022
Complaint
Description: On January 25, 2022, Williams was allegedly beaten by two officers while being placed under arrest. The officers instigated the attack, which resulted in bruising, dizziness, and the need for stitches.