Ellis v. City of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was on the street with his two kids when officers approached him, searched him, took his kids to the hospital and called ACS. Officers took him to the 105th Precinct and harassed him by calling him a sex offender and pedophile. Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, which were eventually dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Philip Anaekperchi Akakwam Law Office Of Philip Akakwam 303 Livingston Street 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718)858-2488 Fax: (718)858-2489 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Derek P. Harris, 105th Precinct
• Robert D. Morabito
• Justin R. Nash

Types of Allegation

• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Marijuana related
• Children, Disabled Persons and Vulnerable Elderly Persons

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 221.05 Unlawful possession of marijuana
• 260.1 Endangering the welfare of a child

Documents

• Complaint