New York Excessive Force Law
 

Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, et al.

Syracuse, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation claim.

Ryan Morrison sued New York State Trooper Michael Strain and other law enforcement officers following Morrison's June 17, 2022, arrest. Morrison alleges false arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and excessive force, stemming from an incident where officers responded to ... More...
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United States of America v. Francisco Hernandez

White Plains, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class “C” violent felony.

Francisco Hernandez, age 53, was arrested on March 4, 2025 after he was found in possession of a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” in the Town of Mount Pleasant. This arrest was made as the result of a collaborative investi... More...
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United States of America v. Brien Fredendall

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Child Pornography

Brien Fredendall, age 46, of Port Byron, New York, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for his convictions on two counts of possession of child pornography. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Al... More...
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United States of America v. Joseph Osei, a/k/a/ “Kyngjo,”

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance benefits using stolen identities.

Joseph Osei, a/k/a/ “Kyngjo,” age 30, a Canadian citizen formerly of Albany, was sentenced on Tuesday to 54 months in prison for engaging in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19 pandemic-relat... More...
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State of New York v. Charles Hernandez and Liza Jenkins

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of first-degree reckless endangerment.

District Attorney Gonzalez said, “This defendant’s crimes were ruthless and deliberate, cutting short three lives and le... More...
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State of New York v. Anthony Smith

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer representing the Defendant charged with assault and battery.

ANTHONY SMITH, 37, for allegedly placing a woman in a chokehold until she lost consciousness and sexually assaulting her on a Midtown sidewalk in August 2025. SMITH is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with two counts each of Attempted Rape in the First Degree a... More...
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E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump

New York City, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a defamation theory.


A jury found that then-President Trump acted with common law malice when he made defamatory statements about
Carroll in June 2019 and awarded compensatory and punitive damages. Trump appeals, arguing that he is entitled to presidential immunity or, in the alternative, a new trial. Tr... More...
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State of New York v. Zhi Cheng

Queens, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drugging multiple women and recording videos as he raped or sexually abused them.

Some of Cheng’s victims claimed that Queens prosecutors missed an opportunity to force the doctor to tell what he knows about other videos of alleged sex crimes reportedly extracted from his digital devices.

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United States of America v. Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with federal firearms violation

Two Convicted Felons Charged With Federal Firearms Violations in Connection With Brooklyn Gunfight


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United States of America v. Sean Christianson

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Offense

Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Offense




Sean Christianson, age 45, of Manhattan, New York, pl... More...    $0 (08-01-2025 - NY)

John F. Johnson and Yolanda Johnson v. Town of Greece, et al.

Rochester, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a prisoner civil rights violation claim.

42 U.S.C. § 1983, often referred to as Section 1983, is a federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials for civil rights violations. It's a crucial tool for holding these officials accountable when they violate a person's constitutional rights... More...
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Mario Lalama Gomez v. MDC Brooklyn Warden

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking a writ of habeas corpus.

On November 14, 2017, a school in Ecuador notified local authorities after a ten-year-old student reported that her mother’s former partner, Lalama Gomez, had sexually abused her. This abuse began in August 2016, approximately two months after Lalama Gomez began living with the victim... More...
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United States of America v. Daval Byrams

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Intending to Distribute Three Kilograms of Cocaine

Troy Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Intending to Distribute Three Kilograms of Cocaine



Daval Byrams, age 22,... More...
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Tanajee Maddox as Administratrix of the Estate of Gary Terrance Porter Tanajee Maddox v. Kelsey Francemone, et al.

Syracuse, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff in a 42 U.S.C. 1983 excessive use of force wrongful death case.

Tanajee Maddox claimed that Police Officer Andrew Murphy wrongfully fatally shot and killed Gary Terrance Porter in 2016.

MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United St... More...
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United States of America v. Tyler Ryan Hull

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

Oswego County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

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United States of America v. Paul Mignacca

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography

Syracuse Man Sentenced for Distribution, Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography



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United States of America v. Celina Serva aka “Ce Ce”

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with meth possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine charges

Ohio woman arrested on meth charges in Cattaraugus County



U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacom... More...
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United States of America v. Jeremy Hodge

Buffalo, NY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm

Buffalo man arrested on gun and drug charges



U.S. Attorney Michael ... More...
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United States of America v. Hossein Akbari and Reza Amidi, and an Iran-based Rah Roshd Company (“Rah Roshd”)

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and for Scheme to Procure U.S. Technology for Iranian Drones

Iranian Company and Two Iranian Nationals Charged with Co... More...
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United States of America v. Hossein Akbari and Reza Amidi

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and for Scheme to Procure U.S. Technology for Iranian Drones

Iranian Company and Two Iranian Nationals Charged with Co... More...
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United States of America v. José Adolfo Macías Villamar aka “Fito”

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with International Drug and Gun Charges

José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar, Leader of Los Choneros Transnational Criminal Organization, Indicted in Brooklyn Federal Court on International Drug and Gun Char... More...
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United States of America v. Oscar Henao-Montoya

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring To Send More Than A Ton Of Cocaine To The United States

Colombian Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Send More Than A Ton Of Cocaine To The United States

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United States of America v. James D. Sutton

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing child pornography

Former Wyoming County corrections officer going to prison for distributing child pornography



U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiaco... More...
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United States of America v. Kenneth Koegel, Jr.

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with seven counts of sexual exploitation of a child, one count of commission of a felony offense involving a minor by a registered sex offender, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of receipt of child pornography
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Richard Hoffer v. Police Officer Elyssa Tellone, et al.

New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff to sued on an excessive force theory.

Richard Hoffer sued the City of Yonkers, the City of Yonkers Police Department, and various individual police
officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the officers used excessive force when arresting him. After trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the officers.
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United States of America v. Frank E. Noeson

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt of child pornography

Former Springville teacher going to prison for 10 years following child pornography conviction



U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross an... More...
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United States of America v. Thomas Berrington

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Albany County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child



Thomas Berrington, age 33, of Colonie, New York, w... More...
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United States of America v. Lawrence Boone

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution, Receipt, and Possession of Child Pornography

Syracuse Man Sentenced to 168 Months for Distribution, Receipt, and Possession of Child Pornography

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Gloria Cavaluzzi, et al. v. County of Sullivan

New York City, New York civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiffs taking of private property without just compesnation theory.

In Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023), the Supreme Court held that a county could be liable for taking private property without just compensation, in violation of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, where, after fore... More...
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United States of America v. Patrick Malloy

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography

Buffalo man going to prison for possession of child pornography



Patrick Malloy, 34, of Buffalo, NY, was convicted of posse... More...
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United States of America v. Donald Campbell Sr.

Rochester, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography

Level 3 registered sex offender going back to prison on multiple child pornography charges



U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross an... More...
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United States of America v. Michael Pryor

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine, and distribution of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of public housing property

Niagara Falls Crips member sentenced on drug chargesMore...
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United States of America v. Michael Pryor

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine, and distribution of fentanyl

Niagara Falls Crips member sentenced on drug charges


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United States of America v. Cory Martin

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murdering and Dismembering Woman

Queens Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering and Dismembering Woman in Fraudulent Scheme to Collect Life Insurance Benefits

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United States of America v. Isaiah Dukes, a/k/a “Lil Zay Osama,”

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing an Illegal Machinegun

Rapper Known as "Lil Zay Osama" Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Possessing an Illegal Machinegun



Earlier, at th... More...
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United States of America v. Andrew Miller


Albany, New York conspiracy to illegally purchase a shotgun from a gun shop criminal Defense lawyer.


Schenectady Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Straw Purchasing a Shotgun Later Used to Fire Shots Outside of Temple Israel.


Andrew Miller, age 38, of Schenectday, New York, admitted that between October 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023, he and Alkhader conspi... More...
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United States of America v. Jonathan Moynahan Larmore


New York City, New York securities fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


Florida Man Convicted Of $77 Million Tender Offer Fraud.


Jonathan Moynahan Laremore, was convicted of tender offer fraud and securities fraud in connection with LARMORE’s announcement of a fake tender offer to manipulate the stock price of WeWork, Inc. (“WeWork... More...
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United States of America v. Ejembi Onah

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Pandemic Loan Fraud

Ithaca Man Sentenced to Serve 24 Months in Federal Prison for Pandemic Loan Fraud



Ejembi Onah, age 61, of Ithaca, New York, was sen... More...
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S.M.N. Islam v. Police Officer Andrew Tirelli


Brooklyn, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties to this care are not available
Civil rights claims against police officers can include a range of allegations, such as:

Excessive force: Using more force than is reasonable or necessary

False arrest: Arresting someone without suff... More...
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United States of America v. Sean Combs


New York, New York criminal defense lawyers are representing the Defendant, Sean Combs, charged with sex trafficking children by force, fraud, or coercion, transporting for prostitution and racketing conspiracy.


"The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse. Mr. Combs... More...
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