Named in 5 known lawsuits, $92,000 total settlements.
Theophilous, Raymond vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 532932/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 29, 2025
Walker, Rylawn R. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV05994,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2022, ended April 26, 2024
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 28, 2020 at approximately 12:05 a.m. Plaintiff arrived at a party in an apartment in Richmond County. Plaintiff was in the living room for about 10 to 15 minutes when NYPD Officers raided the house. NYPD Officers raided the house without a warrant or probable cause justifying the unlawful entry, search, and seizure of the home and the people in it. NYPD Officers were actually entering the home to arrest Plaintiff and other attendees of the party as investigation for a shooting based on their discriminatory prejudices against African Americans. Defendant Detective Blake lied to the court saying that while outside he observed Plaintiff in the apartment throw a bag behind a couch which is insu...
Neil, Keisha vs Blake, Troy, et al.
Case # 700115/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On January 19, 2019, Officers executed a search warrant based upon an investigation that took place over a year by undercover officers. Over this year long investigation, the NYPD gave thousands of dollars to the establishment in the form of payment to enter the Establishment, payment for alcoholic drinks for themselves and other women, and payment for dances from women. Officers searched a bag and found an armed weapon and proceeded to arrest Plaintiff although they never saw her access the bag. Officers had evidence that another individual had access and possession over the bag.
Stewart, Calvin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 153079/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 8, 2021, ended June 6, 2025
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2019, NYPD Det. Blake and other unknown officers unlawfully detained, handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff. Without justification, Blake and other officers assaulted Plaintiff, causing severe physical injuries and emotional distress. Det. Blake fabricated evidence and initiated a malicious prosecution against Plaintiff, falsely charging him with New York Penal Law violations. These false charges were dismissed on January 17, 2020.
Diop, Hamath vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00825,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 1, 2013, ended August 22, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 7, 2011, Plaintiff was in his car when three men entered, robbed Plaintiff, and forced Plaintiff to drive at knifepoint. While driving, Plaintiff’s car was struck by another vehicle, and the three men ordered Plaintiff to continue driving. Plaintiff complied. When Plaintiff saw a police vehicle nearby, he stopped the vehicle, and the three men fled on foot. Plaintiff then attempted to explain to Defendant officers Martillo and Blake that he had been robbed and been forced to drive at knifepoint, but Defendant officers ordered him to be quiet and placed him under arrest without probable cause. The New York Police Department charged Plaintiff with second degree robbery, fourth degree criminal possess...