Named in 2 known lawsuits, $2,500 total settlements.
Payne, Jarrett, et Al vs De Blasio, Bill, et al.
Case # 20CV08924,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2020
Complaint
Description: During the protests in response to the killing of George Floyd in May and June 2020, Plaintiffs who were peacefully protesting against police violence and misconduct, were unlawfully arrested, subjected to excessive force including assault and battery with batons, pepper spray, and excessively tight handcuffs. NYPD Officers ignored requests for medical help, did not wear masks despite the Covid-19 pandemic, refused to acknowledge protestor pronouns, discriminated against protestors on the basis of race, stuck protestors in the head, referred to protestors as "bodies". This conduct was taken without giving protestors adequate notice or opportunity to disperse. Plaintiffs' civil rights were violated and Plaintiff...
Williams, Phytelia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01371,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2015, ended August 14, 2015
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 19, 2014 , Phytelia Williams was unlawfully arrested by P.O. Tarangelo and P.O. DOE inside 300 East 143 Street in Bronx County . In compliance with a request by P.O Tarangelo and P.O Doe , Ms. Williams came to the upstairs floor of the building. She was then arrested by the defendants for trespassing . Ms. Williams was held in custody for less than six hours and then released with a Desk Appearance Ticket.