Named in 5 known lawsuits, $20,500 total settlements.
Minus, Omar vs Howard, Edward, et al.
Case # 17CV04827,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 18, 2017, ended September 22, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2011, Detective Jason Miller issued an arrest for a drug transaction despite a lack of tangible property. Officer Edward Howard applied a chokehold while arresting Plaintiff and denied him medical treatment for seven hours. Plaintiff sustained a swollen neck and throat, blurred vision, and scrapes on his knees and face from the chokehold. Officer Anthony Bombolino swore falsely under oath on arrest reports, during pre-trial hearings, during the jury trial, and before the Grand Jury that he had recovered bags of crack cocaine from the ground during the arrest. Officer Howard swore falsely under oath before the Grand Jury that Plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for swallowing drugs instead of f...
Minus, Omar vs Howard, Edward, et al.
Case # 12CV09464,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended March 30, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Thomas, Mitch vs Police Officer Frederic, Hassel, et al.
Case # 12CV06368,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 2, 2013, ended November 26, 2013
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Williams v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02619,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff while he was playing chess in Washington Square park, took him to a police precinct, strip-searched him, and charged him with false charges (unspecified) that were later dismissed.
Lauria v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV04666,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)