Named in 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020121/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2016, ended February 27, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08132,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2013, ended December 8, 2014
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 27-28, 2012, the plaintiff was stopped by Harry Pell and two other police officers while walking on the street. The officers pushed the plaintiff against a gate and searched his underwear. The plaintiff fear the onset of police brutality and run away to avoid beating by police officers. However, the officers set upon the plaintiff, beat him, and arrested him on charges of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.