Corbett v. City of New York et al

Summary

Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car and when plaintiff ran away Sergeant Muggeo shot his weapon at him and other officers maced and assaulted him. On a second occasion, officers approached Plaintiff on the street, searched him, took him to the 75th precinct because of a warrant, and strip-searched him. Plaintiff was given a summons which was later dismissed. On a third incident, Officer Morabito arrested Plaintiff for violating an Order of Protection even though it had been modified to allow his activity. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Contempt which was later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Victor M Brown 11 Park Place Suite 600 New York, NY 10007 212-227-7373 Fax: 212-227-2330 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Jamal A. Blackett, 75th Precinct
• Amanda A. Morabito, 113th Precinct
• Paul C. Muggeo, 101st Precinct
• Felix Rosa, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North

Force Detail

• Guns/Shooting
• Hospitalization
• Mase
• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• Excessive Force
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
• Malicious Prosecution
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Respondeat Superior
• Unlawful Strip Search

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Judiciary

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 215.5 Criminal contempt in the second degree

Documents

• Complaint