Named in 6 known lawsuits, $142,087 total settlements.
Perez Bey, Muhammed, Public Minister vs Police Dept., Nyc, et al.
Case # 23CV04911,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Telemaque, Natacha, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV02480,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2022, ended March 23, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2019, Plaintiffs were inside a residential property in Brooklyn when Defendant officers (including PO Joel Rodriguez, PO Joseph Sferrazza, and John Does 1-5) forced entry, approaching Plaintiffs with guns drawn. Plaintiffs were cuffed and transported to the precinct. The Defendants falsely informed the DAO that they had witnessed Plaintiffs committing various crimes. Charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed months later.
Harrison, Shameek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523663/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 12, 2019, ended February 8, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 25, 2017, Plaintiff was driving back from a car wash with a friend when he was unlawfully stopped and searched by police officers Joseph Sferrazza, Erek Powers and unidentified John Does. Although this was not the case, Plaintiff was then arrested for possession of marijuana. Despite the officers' lack of evidence to arrest Plaintiff, he was incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. The charges against Plaintiff were dismissed on March 30, 2018.
Pearson, Rahsun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05798,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2016, ended November 9, 2017
$49,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing in front of his aunt's home with his friends when Defendant Officers arrived, searched them, forcefully arrested him, and took him to a police precinct. Plaintiff was charged with OGA, Harassment, and Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd.
King, Kamaal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00497,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2015, ended July 14, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his apt when asked by defendant officers to show keys of the apt. he also showed a coned bill proving he lived there. Nevertheless he was arrested for Crim. Trespass in the 2nd and 3rd Degree. Case was ACD'd.
Andrews, Haashim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04845,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended March 26, 2015
$70,587 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment
Description: On February 14, 2014, the Plaintiff was visiting his sister, where she lives with his nephew. That evening, the nephew returned and informed the plaintiff that he was being harassed by the NYPD. The Plaintiff entered the hallway and asked the NYPD officers present what was going on. Defendant NYPD Officer Jonathan Martinez (Shield # 953059) responded "Suck my dick, get out of my face nigger". Plaintiff followed Defendant Martinez out fo the building for the purpose of obtaining his name and shield number. Defendant Martinez then stated, "You're under arrest, turn the fuck around you Goddamn idiot, you don't ask my any questions". The Plaintiff was then arrested with excessive force by Defendant NYPD Sergeant Ta...
