Matthew J. Manchester

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $8,000 total settlements.

Delorbe-Bell, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02344, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 30, 2015, ended June 21, 2016
$8,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by the NYPD for tinted windows. Defendant Officers ordered Plaintiff, who was recording the incident, out of the car and then forcibly grabbed him, searched him, and handcuffed him. Plaintiff was taken to the 44th Precinct and released with a summons for Dis Con which was dismissed at the first court appearance.

Peters et al v. Manchester et al
Case # 16CV06468, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were attending a vigil when Defendant Officers arrested an individual related to Plaintiffs. Police began to disperse the crowd when Plaintiff Terryann, who was on crutches, was yelled at for moving slow, tackled, and beaten by Defendant Officers. Her brother Plaintiff Rajief, was also assaulted and put in a chokehold. They were arrested along with one other Plaintiff Javarre, brought to the 47th Precinct, and charged with false charges. Plaintiff Rajief's charges were dismissed and Plaintiff Javarre and Terryann's were ACD'd.