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
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.