Ross v. The City of New York (N.Y.P.D.) et al

Summary

Defendant Officers were shooting homicide detectives who investigated the shooting of a 16 year old who was shot and killed in Queens. Plaintiff, who was arrested for the shooting, claims that officer procured false testimony from a witness in order to indict him for the crime. Plaintiff was held at Rikers Island for 6 years until his trial where a jury acquitted him.

Plaintiff Attorney

Paul H. Schietroma Paul H. Schietroma, P.C. 1825 Park Avenue, Suite 604 New York, NY 10035 212-714-2100 Fax: 212-563-1940 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Edward J. Wilkowski
• Kevin J. Cashen, 101st Precinct
• Maria M. Larson, 101st Precinct

Types of Allegation

• Malicious Prosecution
• Denial of a Fair Trial
• Deprivation of Substantive Due Process
• Municipal Liability

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Acquitted

False Criminal Charges Type

• Homicide
• Gun Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 125.25 Murder in the second degree
• 265.01(02,03,04) Criminal possession of a weapon- any degree

Documents

• Complaint