Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Savoy, Jon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07955,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2015, ended October 2, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Adkins, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07519,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 22, 2014, ended February 1, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2011, Plaintiff was at an Occupy Wallstreet Protest. He marched with other protestors onto the Brooklyn bridge, escorted by police. The police appeared to signal permission to go onto the bridge, but then began to execute a mass arrest of all of the protestors. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct where he was subjected to derogatory commentary from the police officers in regard to his gender identity. He was handcuffed to a metal bar attached to the wall for approximately 7 hours. Ultimately all charges against the defendant were dismissed.