Mechelle A. King

Badge #4607, Black Female
Former Detective Grade 2 at 70th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at SAT Narcotics Operations Brooklyn North
Service started January 1995, ended May 2023, Tax #914832

Lawsuit Settlements:
$5,000   Merriwether v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV03310
$15,001   Whittaker v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 08CV03209
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200406876, July 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Female, 60
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200402191, March 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200406876, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Female, 60 Unfounded
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Complaint #200402191, March 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 38 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $20,001 total settlements.

Avraham, Eliezer vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525175/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, October 17, 2023
Complaint
Description: On December 8, 2022, Eliezer Avraham was at his home when NYPD officers arrived and asked him to go with them for questioning. Despite being told he was not under arrest and asking multiple times for clarification, Avraham felt compelled to comply and was subsequently handcuffed tightly, causing him discomfort. He was not informed of any legal basis for his detention and was transported to the NYPD 70th Precinct without his needed prescription medication, which worsened his physical condition. While in custody, Avraham was falsely accused of crimes by the officers, leading to his arraignment in Kings County Criminal Court. However, all charges were later dismissed, and his record sealed.

Hunter, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06139, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2013
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: On April 25, 2011 Plaintiff JAMES HUNTER was struck with a metal pole, causing him to suffer a fractured rib. HUNTER informed Officer GIUCA them that he had been assaulted and requested medical attention but was told that he would obtain emergency medical services only after being processed at the 70th precinct. During the arrest process at the precinct, HUNTER informed Officer GIUCA and Detective KING of of his pain again and requested to go to the hospital but was not allowed. GIUCA informed Plaintiff that if he were to go to the hospital, he would “make sure it took much longer...” GIUCA did not follow NYPD procedures during the investigation into HUNTER’s injuries. HUNTER was deprived of due process after h...

Merriwether v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03310, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Whittaker v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03209, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,001 Settlement
Judgment Pursuant to Rule 68, Third Amended Complaint

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