Named in 4 known lawsuits, $94,650 total settlements.
Tew, Ra'id vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV09190,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2014, ended June 20, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4th, 2012, Plaintiff was in an "Operation Clean Halls" building as a guest of his then-girlfriend. He was questioned by NYPD officers including Francis Bryant. Despite explaining the situation and having done nothing wrong, he was searched, handcuffed, and arrested and his eye medication taken from him. They refused to knock on his girlfriend's door to verify his claim. The officers took him to the precinct and made false charges against him.
Harvey, Johnnie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03375,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 21, 2013, ended June 6, 2014
$33,150 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On August 11, 2010, Defendant Officers Duncan, Bonilla, Jerez, and Bryant stopped Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, and slammed a police door on him while taking him into custody. On January 23, 2011, Defendant Officer Barry and UC stopped Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, taken to a precinct and charged with 221.40, 221.10(1), and 221.05 , which were eventually dismissed in Plaintiff's favor.
Roberts, Cliff vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02749,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 10, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 17, 2010, Plaintiff lawfully parked his vehicle on the street. Defendants Bonilla and Does approached Plaintiff and demanded that he exit the vehicle. Defendants searched Plaintiff’s vehicle without consent, legal justification, or cause. Plaintiff was handcuffed and transported to a local area NYPD station house, where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was transported to Bronx Central Booking and detained there. The Bronx District Attorney declined to prosecute Plaintiff, and he was released without being charged. Defendants willfully and intentionally subjected Plaintiff to excessive force. None of the defendants intervened in Bonilla's unlawful and unconstitutional conduct or that of the ...
Acosta, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301048/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 10, 2013, ended April 29, 2014
$25,000 Settlement