Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Giddings, Bobby vs Brabazon, Kevin, et al.
Case # 030359/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 13, 2019, ended March 11, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 10, 2015, Plaintiff was in a subway station when officers Kevin Brabazon, Laurent Mede, Pierre Charles and Erik Easterbrook unlawfully stopped, searched, handcuffed, and transported Plaintiff to a precinct. During the course of arrest, the officers threw Plaintiff against a wall causing him to hit his head, threw him down to the ground and punched him about his body. Plaintiff was charged with Resisting Arrest, arraigned in Bronx Criminal Court and released after 21 hours of policy custody. On March 9, 2016, all charges were dismissed and sealed.
Cordero, Walter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160509/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 28, 2017, ended August 29, 2017
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2015, Defendants wrongfully seized, assaulted, victimized, and battered Plainitff, causing him physical pain and mental suffering.