Nelson v. Edmonds et al

Summary

The Plaintiff was in the hallway in the apartment building where he lived when he was unlawfully arrested, improperly searched and subjected to excessive force by defendants. The defendant officers choked the plaintiff, hit him with batons, was tightly handcuffed, and then taken to PSA 8, then to the 47th Precinct, and then to Bronx Central Booking. The officers made false statements resulting in the plaintiff having to come to court 5 times until the unspecified charges were dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

David Allen Thompson Stecklow Cohen & Thompson 217 Centre Street, 6th fl. New York, NY 10013 (212)-566-8000 Fax: (212)-566-4952 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Deshawn Edmonds, Patrol Borough Manhattan South
• Anil V. George
• Bruce Solomon

Force Detail

• Baton/Asps
• Chokehold
• Tight Handcuffs
• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Excessive Force
• Fabrication of Evidence
• Unlawful Stop/Search
• Failure to Intervene
• Municipal Liability

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

Documents

• Complaint