Named in 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Rucker, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00517,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 26, 2016, ended October 4, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: On June 17, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, who was then fourteen years old, was a lawful pedestrian on East Broadway, near Essex Street, when defendant officers approached him, made rude comments about his weight, then arrested him for talking back. Plaintiff was held handcuffed for a bit until being released with no charges. 2nd incident: On July 5, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, was a lawful pedestrian on Madison Street, near East Broadway, when Defendant officers approached hum, assaulted him, arrested him, took him to the 13th Precinct, and then released him later without being charged.
Finney, Jacob Timothy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157371/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, August 14, 2013, ended September 30, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Lyons, Aisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04625,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2013, ended December 13, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers entered the Plaintiff's home with guns drawn. They arrested the Plaintiff and sent her to the 42nd Precinct. Plaintiff was detained at the precinct for fours hours until she was given a desk appearance ticket. When the Plaintiff arrived in court, the District Attorney declined to Prosecute.