Named in 2 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Washington, Lasharn, et al. vs Osilenker, Vadim, et al.
Case # 512658/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 2, 2019, ended March 4, 2021
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On June 10, 2016, Xavier Washington was leaving the apartment of his aunt, Lasharn Washington, when he was approached and assaulted by NYPD officers, including Officer Vadim Osilenker, Officer Daniel White, Officer Kevin Allen, and others. The officers punched and kicked Xavier without cause, and when Lasharn attempted to intervene, the officers entered her home without a warrant, physically assaulted her boyfriend Jeremy Williams, and ransacked the apartment. Lasharn, Xavier, and Jeremy were all falsely arrested, detained for several days, and subjected to humiliating treatment. The charges against them were dismissed without further prosecution.
Sanusi, Diran vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04940,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 12, 2013, ended May 16, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2012, Plaintiff was struck on his foot by a vehicle, fell to the ground, and requested emergency medical treatment. After a period of time, NYPD Officers Robert Cascalenda and Sergei Konoiko arrived and threatened to mace or use chemical agents against Plaintiff if he failed to get up from the ground. Plaintiff requested emergency medical care for his injuries, but the Officers forcibly grabbed the injured Plaintiff, twisted his hands behind his back, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff's left arm to become and remain numb for several months. The Officers then forcibly dragged Plaintiff to their police vehicle and unlawfully searched him. The Officers then levied false charges agains...