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 sufficient evidence or a judge's authorization

Malicious prosecution: Pursuing someone with a baseless claim

Racial profiling: Treating someone differently based on their race

Sexual harassment or assault: Engaging in harmful sexual behaviors, such as unwanted touching, verbal harassment, or rape

Retaliation: Taking action against someone for exercising their constitutional rights



To win a civil rights claim against a police officer, you must prove that: The police actions were unreasonable, Your constitutional rights were violated, and You suffered some injury or damage.

The primary civil rights law used to sue police officers is 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1871. This law was passed after the Civil War to help combat race-based discrimination.

Other laws that protect you from police misconduct include:



Fourth Amendment: Protects you from unlawful searches and seizures

Eighth Amendment: Protects you from cruel and unusual punishment

Fourteenth Amendment: Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion

10/11/2024 33 CLERK'S JUDGMENT: that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is granted; and that the complaint is dismissed, except for the negligence claim, which is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Deputy Clerk, Jalitza Poveda, on behalf of Clerk of Court, Brenna B. Mahoney, on 10/11/2024. (JP) (Entered: 10/11/2024)