Harold, Jonathan vs Police Officer Jones, et al.
Case # 14CV06399,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2014, ended May 5, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2014, Plaintiff was standing outside a laundromat where he was washing clothes. While speaking on his cell phone, officers approached him. Plaintiff produced the requested identification. Although there was no reasonable suspicion or probable cause, the officers then illegally arrested and transported Plaintiff to a precinct. There officers falsely swore Plaintiff had been disorderly and resisted arrest. Plaintiff spent 18 hours in custody before he was brought to arraignment, where criminal charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal and plaintiff was released.