Acosta v. The City of New York et al

Summary

1st Incident: Plaintiff falsely arrested for trespassing but then released without charges. 2nd incident: Plaintiff arrested for trespassing but was released without charges.3rd incident: Plaintiff was arrested for OGA, which was later dismissed.4th incident: Plaintiff arrested for Dis Con, later dismissed. 5th incident: Plaintiff arrested for sale of marijuana, taken to a precinct and strip searched. Charges later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Michael L Spiegel The Law Offices of Michael L. Spiegel 11 Park Place, Suite 914 New York, NY 10007 (212) 587 8558 Fax: (212) 658 9480 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Harry G. Bonhomme, 44th Precinct
• Alberys J. Garcia, 44th Precinct
• Adolfo Gonzalez
• John J. Mcgee, 44th Precinct
• Jorge L. Mergeche, World Trade Center Command
• David J. Roberts
• Christian Sanchez, Housing PSA 6
• Jose M. Santiago, 40th Precinct
• Michael P. Smith, 44th Precinct
• Vladimir L. Tejera, Transit Division District 1
• Undercover Uc10.0
• George C. Weir

Types of Allegation

• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability
• Unlawful Strip Search

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Official Misconduct and Obstruction
• Against Public Order
• Tresspassing

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second degree
• 240.2 Disorderly conduct
• 140.15 Criminal trespass in the second degree

Documents

• Amended Complaint