Bostic et al v. City of New York et al

Summary

The plaintiffs were enjoying a 4th of July barbecue, when defendant officers approached and began harassing plaintiffs. The officers began to arrest plaintiffs and without provocation, they beat plaintiffs repeatedly by punching them and using their batons. Plaintiffs were pepper sprayed, restrained and taken to the nearest precinct. The charges against the plaintiffs are unknown, but the criminal prosecution was terminated favorably regarding the plaintiffs.

Plaintiff Attorney

Levi Huebner Levi Huebner & Associates, PC 535 Dean Street Suite 100 Brooklyn, NY 11217 212-354-5555 Fax: 718-636-4444 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Peter G. Lazare, 73rd Precinct
• Johnathon R. Waage, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Task Force
• Jonathan Angulo, 73rd Precinct
• George J. Tavares, 73rd Precinct
• Wendell M. Dias, 73rd Precinct
• Nelson Reyes, 73rd Precinct
• Darren S. Caranella
• Carlos J. Guitian
• Scott T. Haug, 73rd Precinct
• Colby Wright
• Frank A. Bobick

Force Detail

• Baton/Asps
• Mase

Types of Allegation

• Assault and Battery
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• DA Declined to Prosecute

Documents

• Complaint