Named in 3 known lawsuits, $11,401 total settlements.
Pineiro, Eduardo, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030399/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 9, 2017
Benson, Miles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00823,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 16, 2017, ended March 27, 2018
$11,401 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sitting in a vehicle with a woman when he left and went around the block to get DVDs. When the plaintiff returned, Officer Skirchak arrested him, handcuffed him, and stated that he had been driving the car under the influence.
Peters et al v. Manchester et al
Case # 16CV06468,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were attending a vigil when Defendant Officers arrested an individual related to Plaintiffs. Police began to disperse the crowd when Plaintiff Terryann, who was on crutches, was yelled at for moving slow, tackled, and beaten by Defendant Officers. Her brother Plaintiff Rajief, was also assaulted and put in a chokehold. They were arrested along with one other Plaintiff Javarre, brought to the 47th Precinct, and charged with false charges. Plaintiff Rajief's charges were dismissed and Plaintiff Javarre and Terryann's were ACD'd.