Named in 6 known lawsuits, $1,010,000 total settlements.
Lara, Tricia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV07542,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2022, ended October 21, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 30, 2022, the Plaintiff was at her home in Brooklyn. A family member with a history of violence, Ansila E. Bryant, came to her home, attempted to enter her home, and forcibly pushed the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff punched Bryant in response and went to the precinct to report the incident. At the precinct, the Plaintiff met with an NYPD officer who refused to file a report. The NYPD officer contacted someone via department radio and told the Plaintiff to stay at the precinct. The Plaintiff told the NYPD officer that she had surveillance camera footage of the incident.
While the Plaintiff was at the precinct, Defendant NYPD officers Richard Powers and Robert Emmanuel responded to Bryant's 911 call. Powers a...
Hafif, Dibo vs Rabbi Eli J. Mansour, et al.
Case # 22CV01199,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 31, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2021 Dibo Hafif's home was surrounded by by 150 rioters at 8PM. Hafif called the NYPD and they sent 4 officers to take a report, the report was made for inciting a riot by Officer Parisi. Officer Parisi promised that him and his unit would arrest the rioters if they did not stop. The NYPD left 1 police car and the officers did not get out of their car. Once the officers left, the crowd grew to over 1,000 and they stayed until 2AM. On March 10, 2021, Hafif went to the NYPD 61st Precinct and was assured that anyone who was seen vandalizing at the riot that night would be arrested, this was specifically said by Officer Thomas Costarella and this promise was accompanied by Officer Costarella's personal ...
Hepburn, Oswald vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04158,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 29, 2021, ended November 26, 2025
$975,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 2, 2020, Plaintiff Oswald Hepburn was standing outside his sister's residence when NYPD officers were called to a nearby location to disperse a crowd. After Plaintiff's sister complained about the treatment of people in the crowd within earshot of NYPD officers from her doorway, Defendant Officers Lt. Bobo, Sgt. Musa, PO Aponte, and John Doe 1-4 rushed towards the home. Plaintiff was standing outside, and Lt. Bobo immediately grabbed him. Lt. Bobo, Sgt. Musa, PO Aponte, PO Chekalin, and John Doe 1-4 then forcefully threw Plaintiff on the ground, and then Sgt. Musa tased Plaintiff on the neck. Officers kept Plaintiff's arms pinned behind his back and brutally assaulted him. In an attempt to dissuade the o...
Spann, Tyquan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 526130/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 23, 2019, ended April 9, 2026
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 31, 2019, at approximately 5:30 p.m., plaintiff Tyquan Spann was arrested without cause by officers of the New York Police Department (NYPD) near 82 Amboy Street, Brooklyn. Defendants P.O. Jason L. Smith, P.O. Joseph C. Sicari, and other unidentified officers detained Spann at gunpoint, directing him to lie on the ground. While he complied, the officers proceeded to kick him, pin him down with their knees on his head, and tightly handcuff him, causing cuts and bruises to his wrists. Despite being handcuffed and subdued, the officers continued to physically assault him, resulting in serious injuries. Spann was also subjected to an illegal search, which yielded no contraband. He was later transpo...
Longarello, Guy and Longarello, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026230/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 22, 2010, ended May 7, 2020
Administrative Closing
White vs. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV03593,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached on street in by Defendant Officer Kaufman. He was handcuffed and sent to 79th precinct. He was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd