Named in 2 known lawsuits, $66,001 total settlements.
Nollah, Cassius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00634,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 21, 2017, ended November 9, 2018
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was travelling eastwards on 104th Street when he was pulled over by the defendant and Sgt. John Doe. The sergeant told the defendant, "n****s aren't supposed to be out at night." When the plaintiff provided his license and registration, the officers accused him of providing forged documents and driving a stolen vehicle. Plaintiff was handcuffed and was en route to a precinct where the sergeant racially abused and cursed at the plaintiff. At the precinct, the plaintiff was threatened to be shot with a taser by the sergeant if he kept professing his innocence. Plaintiff was given traffic tickets for insufficient/no tail lights and improper turn. Charges were later dismissed.
Mcdade, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08520,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2015, ended December 2, 2016
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff, accused him of throwing a bottle, threw him on the ground, and arrested him. Plaintiff was brought to the 25th Precinct, then a hospital, and charged with Dis Con and Resisting Arrest. Charges were later dismissed.