Named in 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Obiagwu, Emmanuel vs Bellevue Hospital, et al.
Case # 25CV09470,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 24, 2025
Complaint
Newland, Wayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160587/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 14, 2017, ended October 5, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2015, defendant NYPD officers Javier Romero (Shield No. 16084) and Justin Segot (Shield No. 7684) approached plaintiff on a Manhattan street and unlawfully handcuffed and arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to a local precinct and then processed, and falsely/maliciously charged with various crimes. All charges were dropped on March 4, 2016.