Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Ferguson, Yaye vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV04846,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 30, 2022
Complaint
Description: On June 10, 2019, plaintiff was tackled by Police Officers Mitchell, Alfano, and John Doe #1 and handcuffed, which resulted in plaintiff sustaining a fractured right ankle that required surgery in front of a CVS pharmacy. It is alleged that POs Mitchell, Alfano and John Doe #1 handcuff plaintiff tightly, so much so that plaintiff thought his right hand was broken, and he continues to experience pain in that wrist. Plaintiff was held for over 24 hours and subsequently released after being arraigned. During that time, plaintiff was only given a pack of ice for his fractured ankle. Plaintiff had all charges dismissed (Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrect, and other related charges). Plaintiff alleges he was arrested by...
Barnes, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02571,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 13, 2016, ended September 10, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was talking to an individual on the street when Defendant officers approached him, accused him of choking the other individual. The individual informed defendant officer Williams that this did not happen but they still arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment in the Second Degree, which were later dismissed.
Outerbridge v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV03883,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested for an open container violation, taken to the 14th Precinct, and told he had a warrant which he denied. After refusing to be fingerprinted, he was taken to a cell and assaulted.