Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Washington, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808932/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 15, 2022
Complaint
Description: On or about September 16, 2020, plaintiff Leroy Washington was at work as a security guard within the River Park Towers in Bronx. He was unlawfully detained and questioned regarding the theft of a motor vehicle. He knew nothing of the theft, and yet he was arrested and transported to the precinct. He was in custody for around three days. Finally, all charges against him were dismissed.
Yurov, Ignati vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08980,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended July 16, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 28, 2012, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Defendant Officer Kelly, Mckinnon, and one unnamed Officer in Manhattan. Plaintiff was sitting with a sign that read "anything helps, god bless" when the three Defendants approached and handcuffed and arrested him. Defendant Officer Kelly swore to a false criminal complaint alleging Plaintiff obstructed pedestrian traffic. Defendant Officer Kelly also incorrectly identified the location of the arrest. Charges were dismissed. On July 12, 2012, again Plaintiff was sitting with the same sign against a wall legs folded on the sidewalk. Defendant Officer Mckinnon, Kelly, and an unnamed Officer approached, handcuffed, and arrested Plaintiff. Defendant Officer Mckinn...