Nicholas v. The City of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff went to surrender himself at the 13th Precinct due to Defendant Officers accusations that he violated an order of protection. Despite Plaintiff providing them with exculpatory paperwork that proved he did not violate the order, they still arrested him and charged him with Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (PL 215.51[b][v]) and Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (PL 215.51 [b][i]), which were later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Jonathan A. FinkFink & Katz, PLLC40 Exchange Place, Suite 2010New York, New York 10005Telephone: (212) 385-1373Fax: (212) 202∑4036

Named Officers

• Geneva Eleutice, 023 Detective Squad
• Brigid K. Sullivan

Types of Allegation

• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Judiciary

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 215.51 Criminal contempt in the first degree

Documents

• Complaint