Named in 5 known lawsuits, $72,500 total settlements.
Hunter, Taquan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 813054/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On June 8, 2021 Plaintiff was in the vicinity of East Tremont Avenue and Grand Concourse in the Bronx when Defendant Officers, including Officer Keith, approached, tackled, struck, and violently handcuffed Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken into police custody, placed in a holding cell, and was released the following day with a desk appearance ticket. Plaintiffs charged were immediately dismissed on his first court appearance.
Mota, Carlos vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 806299/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 25, 2022, ended January 2, 2026
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 30, 2021, Plaintiff was walking towards his home in Bronx when he was
stopped, handcuffed and arrested by Jonathan Keith and other unknown police officers without probable cause or any other legal justifications. Although Plaintiff was searched and that nothing illegal was found, he was held for several hours before being transported to the Central booking. On March 31, 2021 Plaintiff’s arrest was declined to be prosecuted by the Office of the Bronx County District Attorney but plaintiff still sustained physical and mental injuries from the arrest.
Carambot, Deuri vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800492/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2022, ended April 25, 2025
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2020, Plaintiff was stopped, handcuffed, and arrested by Defendant officers Keith, Espinal, and Does near 2396 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY. They maliciously accused the Plaintiff of possessing and selling a controlled substance. Following the arrest, the Plaintiff was taken to the 46th precinct, where he underwent a strip search. After spending several hours at the 46th precinct, the Plaintiff was transferred to Bronx Central Booking. On July 16, 2020, the Plaintiff was released after his arraignment. All charges against the Plaintiff were later dismissed in his favor. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered damages.
Corona, Joe vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030634/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 21, 2020, ended March 9, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when he was approached by P.O.s including Officer Jonathan Keith. With no probably cause, Plaintiff was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained. P.O.s use aggression while arresting Plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and remained incarcerated for over 24 hours. While in custody, P.O.s pushed, assaulted and battered Plaintiff, causing injury to his head, neck, back, body and limbs. Plaintiff was prosecuted based on false allegations by P.O.s until charges against Plaintiff were eventually terminated favorably.
Curet, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025963/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 24, 2018, ended January 24, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 25, 2017, Plaintiff was arrested by P.O. Jonathan Keith for allegedly making threats to members of the NYPD. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct where he was placed in a detention cell. While in the cell, Plaintiff complained of chest palpitations, upon which he was taken by ambulance to St. Barnabas Hospital. Plaintiff remained in custody of P.O.s including Officer Jonathan Keith while at the hospital, and he remained handcuffed to a hospital bed. While still restrained in the care and custody of P.O.s, Plaintiff was stabbed in the chest and right arm by Tomas Berroa, a patient of St. Barnabas Hospital, without any provocation. Prior to the date, criminal activity including assault and harassment rep...
