Belle v. City of New York et al

Summary

Defendant Officers attacked, searched, and assaulted Plaintiff while he was standing with a group of other individuals. Plaintiff was taken to the 60th Precinct, strip searched, and charged him with criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degrees, which were later dismissed on a motion by the DA.

Plaintiff Attorney

Michael V. Cibella Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, LLC 546 Fifth Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10036 212-818-1880 Fax: 212-750-8297 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Sean P. Donohue
• Anthony J. Guadagno, Patrol Borough Staten Island
• Anthony M. Maida, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South
• Richard Vargas, 60th Precinct

Force Detail

• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• Assault and Battery
• Excessive Force
• Fabrication of Evidence
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Municipal Liability
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Unlawful Strip Search

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Gun Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 265.01(02,03,04) Criminal possession of a weapon- any degree

Documents

• Amended Complaint
• Stipulation