Martin, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03241,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2018
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2017, Plaintiff Peter Martin ("Plaintiff") was suddenly and without warning attacked by New York City Police Officer Geong Kim, # 949167 who was wearing plain clothes. Plaintiff was grabbed by the left arm and forcefully pushed to the ground. Additional officers in SWAT or counterterrorism gear, whose identities remain unknown, appeared with weapons drawn. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff alleges Lieutenant Aundaubert Salas and Officers Sean Fielding and Orlando Corchado were included in this group. P.O. Kim proceeded to hold Plaintiff against the ground, causing his head to hit the ground, and to use a chokehold on Plaintiff while the SWAT team pointed their weapons at him even though Plaintif...