Named in 5 known lawsuits, $76,500 total settlements.
Hoover, Linda, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05838,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 16, 2015, ended September 28, 2016
$24,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: First incident: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his home, brought him to the 79th Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05 'Unlawful possession of marihuana' and AC 10- 131(i)(3) 'Possession of Pistol Ammunition'. Charges ACD'd. On a separate occasion, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiffs at their home, brought them to the 81st Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05'Unlawful possession of marihuana'.
Townsend, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05457,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 16, 2015, ended August 10, 2016
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Plaintiff was falsely searched, arrested, and charged with 140.25 'Burglary in the second degree' by Officer De Los Santos. Charge later dismissed. On a separate occasion Officer Massa forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with 265.03(1)(b) 'Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree', which was later dismissed. On another occasion, Officer Saitta forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with unspecified charges.
Bartholomew, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005660/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 7, 2015, ended September 9, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Glover, Buddy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05460,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended July 29, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when defendant officers entered the apartment. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest and was taken to the precinct. The DA declined to prosecute the case later.
Williams v. City Of New York ; et al
Case # 15CV08008,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing in front of a deli with friends when officers approached, searched them, and accused them of selling drugs. Although nothing was found on Plaintiff, he was brought to the 6th Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the fourth degree. Charges were dismissed 30.30