Named in 3 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Estate of Samuel, Sheldon A. By Adm of His Estate Samuel, Sheldon, Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05518,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 6, 2017
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke the driver side window of the Plaintiff's vehicle, removed the driver, and threw him violently on the ground. Defendant Officers then began assaulting the Plaintiff and arrested and charged him with resisting arrest and numerous DUI charges. Plaintiff died shortly after his interaction with Defendant Officers.
Govan, Rhasean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07279,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended May 28, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff for conduct that his brother engaged in. Plaintiff was taken into custody and charged with assault in the 2nd and 3rd degree, resisting arrest, attempted assault in the 3rd degree, menacing in the 3rd degree, and harassment in the 2nd degree. Defendant Officers Alba and Calderon falsely identified him but the charges were later dismissed.
Graham, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05366,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 19, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: After Plaintiff asked defendant officers a question, they assaulted and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct, hospital, then charged with resisting arrest and dis con, which were eventually dismissed.