Campbell, Jerry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03242,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended December 16, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 24, 2013, Plaintiff was walking when he was stopped by officers, including Brian Farrell and Maurice Ilao. The officers stopped him without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe he had committed any crime or offense. The officers asked for Plaintiff's identification, and Plaintiff asked for the reason. An officer placed Plaintiff under arrest by tightly handcuffing Plaintiff. During the arrest, the officers made racial slurs and other derogatory statements towards Plaintiff. While being taken to the police vehicle, additional officers approached and struck Plaintiff in the back of his head, causing him to fall to the ground. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office th...