Named in 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Lee, Jamari vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 819197/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 1, 2023
Acosta, Gustavo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813976/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 22, 2022, ended October 11, 2023
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 10, 2021 Plaintiff was lawfully driving in the vicinity of Balcom Ave. and Bruckner Blvd. in the Bronx when Plaintiff was seized by Defendant Officers, including Officer Hines, who pointed their firearms in Plaintiff’s direction and directed him to pull over. Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff’s vehicle with their weapons drawn, pointed them at plaintiff, opened Plaintiff’s driver’s side door, and then forcefully pulled Plaintiff from his vehicle, and pushed him up against same. Plaintiff was unarmed and not a threat. At no time did said officers request Plaintiff provide them with his license and registration. Defendant Officers placed Plaintiff under arrest by handcuffing his arms tightly behind ...