Named in 3 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Kayserian, Aren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524708/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 11, 2021, ended March 14, 2023
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 18th, 2019, the plaintiff--Aren Kayserian--went to the 81st precinct in Brooklyn, NY to discuss allegations stemming from Kayserian's roommate that Kayserian stole his items from their apartment. Once Kayserian came to the precinct, he was told he was not free to walk away or leave the scene and then unlawfully searched and detained. NYPD officer Chukwuemeka Okuzu, along with NYPD Police Officers Jane and John Does #1-8 (the defendants), falsely and maliciously told the DA that the Plaintiff committed burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal trespass and petit larceny despite the plaintiff presenting overwhelming evidence showing the plaintiff's roommate falsely accused...
Jones, Daniel P. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002781/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 28, 2016
Sage-El vs Police Officer Nieves, et al.
Case # 15CV05606,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2015, ended April 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: (Complaint failed to mention dates of incident.) Plaintiff was kidnapped and wrongfully arrested by P.O.s Nieves and Anderson five days after getting a disposition for a previous civil charge. The officers pulled Plaintiff’s automobile over with guns in their hands. Plaintiff produced a copy of the original disposition letter showing that his DMV records were clear.
In a separate incident, Plaintiff was parked in front of his girlfriend’s house with his engine off. A P.O. came up to the window and knocked, asking Plaintiff if he was drinking. Plaintiff answered in the negative but was ordered to take a Breathalyzer test. Plaintiff did not consent, and called 911 to make a report.