Perez v. City of New York et al

Summary

While Plaintiff was standing on the sidewalk, marked police vehicle pulled up and two officers approached him. An officer then smashed Mr. Perezís head against a gate and continued assaulting him with a baton and discharging pepper spray in his eyes. Plaintiff was hospitalized, taken into custody, and then charged with false charges that were later ACD'd.

Plaintiff Attorney

Alexander G.P. Goldenberg Cuti Hecker Wang LLP 305 Broadway, Suite 607 New York, NY 10007 212-620-2607 Fax: 212-620-2617 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Named Officers

• Elves Pinho, 120th Precinct
• Dustin J. Levi, 120th Precinct

Force Detail

• Baton/Asps
• Mase
• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• Assault and Battery
• Denial of a Fair Trial
• Excessive Force
• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• N.Y.S. Constitution Violation

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal

Documents

• Complaint
• Amended Complaint