Nelson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525781/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 29, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2020, unnamed Police officers Natalia Galarza, Elijah Boyle and unnamed officers unlawfully arrested Plaintiff. The officers were in plain clothes and did not identify themselves prior to apprehending Plaintiff, but rather jumped on Plaintiff, threw him to the ground, choked him, punched him in the face, and tied him at the wrists and ankles with zip ties. The officers provided no reason for the arrest. Plaintiff requested medical treatment but was informed he would remain in custody for additional days if he sought medical attention. Plaintiff was charged with Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and other related offenses, though there was no objective evidence he ...