Named in 6 known lawsuits, $375,502 total settlements.
Lindsay, Antoine vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 822190/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 26, 2025
Diane, Bakary vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021798/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2017, ended October 24, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 3, 2015, Plaintiff was standing outside of a local deli when he was stopped, handcuffed, and arrested. Plaintiff was not engaging in any criminal or unlawful behavior. Plaintiff was traumatized and fears for his public safety when he encounters police officers.
Bosques, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021616/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 24, 2015, ended August 23, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Charles, Freddie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03547,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 15, 2013, ended September 11, 2014
$60,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Judgment
Description: On June 2, 2011 Plaintiff Freddie Charles was exiting a bodega near E 167th St and Clay Ave in the Bronx when he was shoved from behind by one of the defendant officers. Plaintiff was then immediately put in handcuffs that were excessively tight and transported to the precinct. No officers responded to his requests to loosen the handcuffs. Defendant officers, including officer Maria Brito, then falsified reports of disorderly conduct, obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest which the DA declined to prosecute. Plaintiff was held in custody for over 30 hours.
Robinson, Michael vs P.O. John Doe, et al.
Case # 13CV04080,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2013, ended November 13, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Fuller, Donald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05460,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2012, ended May 14, 2013
$268,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Judgment