Named in 13 known lawsuits, $903,000 total settlements.
Dewitt, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06762,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2014, ended February 23, 2015
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 11, 2014, Plaintiff was outside his store when NYPD officers including Detective Jemel Carr pulled up outside, restrained him with tight handcuffs, and searched his business. No warrant was ever produced. Officers searched the entire building including non-public areas. After a small amount of marijuana was found in a customer’s purse, Plaintiff was arrested and held for 24 hours before being arraigned. NYPD officers prepared false charges for possession of narcotics. After three hearings, all charges were dismissed on October 2, 2014.
St. Andrew, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501754/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2014
Walkin, Alan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01424,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers broke into and invaded the home of Plaintiffs and arrested them, brought them to the 77th precinct, and charged them with crim possession of stolen property, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Deleon, Dayle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03588,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 1, 2013, ended February 11, 2014
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012, Plaintiff was falsely arrested and detained by NYPD officers, including Detective Jamel Carr. Plaintiff was driven around in a police car from place to place while detained and was eventually taken to the 77th Precinct and Central Booking. Officers falsely accused him of selling controlled substances. The charges were later dismissed. Plaintiff's home was ransacked, with property damaged and money missing. This incident followed a prior arrest on June 30, 2011, after which Plaintiff had filed a lawsuit against the officers. The officers indicated they were aware of the previous lawsuit and threatened to continue harassing Plaintiff until he ceased legal action.
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Rivers, Timshell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00835,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 14, 2013, ended June 28, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 23, 2012, in Brooklyn, plaintiff was falsely arrested by Detectives Jamel Carr and Kevin Rogers of the 77th Precinct for obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. The arrest occurred after plaintiff questioned why she was being detained while smoking outside a friend's apartment and was subsequently denied the opportunity to retrieve her identification. Detective Rogers grabbed plaintiff to which plaintiff objected. In retaliation for her inquiries and refusal to submit without questioning, Detective Rogers twisted plaintiff's arms and held it there for several minutes. Plaintiff's friend was allowed to go into his house and produce plaintiff's identification...
Dixon, Craig, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014656/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 31, 2012, ended July 1, 2019
$780,000 Settlement
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation