Named in 5 known lawsuits, $133,000 total settlements.
Ambrose, Dwayne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05317,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2016, ended July 3, 2017
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was moving his car with his girlfriend when he was arrested by defendant officers in connection with a shooting that had happened a few weeks prior. He was taken to the 73rd Precinct where he was interrogated and charged with attempted murder. A month later on November 12, 2013, the plaintiff was stopped in his vehicle, searched, arrested and charged with marijuana related charges. The plaintiff believed he is being stopped continuously with racial prejudice. All the stated charges were later dismissed.
Ahmed, Mohamed G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503540/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 8, 2016, ended September 12, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Ruiz, Nestor, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04915,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 25, 2015, ended September 27, 2016
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at an apartment where Plaintiffs were lawful guests. Although none of them were the subject of a warrant, Officer used excessive force and arrested them, took them to the 70th Precinct, and charged them with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. All charges were eventually dismissed against all plaintiffs.
Nisimov, Natik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04237,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 23, 2014, ended February 24, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: January 2, 2014, Plaintiff Natik Nisimov was unlawfully searched, and falsely arrested. When he arrived at the King's County 70th precinct, he was assaulted and battered with excessive force and then treated with deliberate indifference. False statements were given by Officer Cecilia Pena in an abuse of process leading to a malicious prosecution. Plaintiff further alleges a failure to intervene.
Ramirez, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04187,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 11, 2014, ended February 9, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2014, Plaintiff Dennis Ramirez was unlawfully searched by Detectives Oghenevighd Okrokoto, Denise Rinaldi, and Winston McDonald. Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Winston McDonald. His arrest was approved by SGT. Aiman Ahmed. Officer Cecilia Pena signed the criminal complaint falsely alleging that Plaintiff broke the law for possession of a controlled substance. This charge would later be dropped.