Brooklyn Man Sues NYPD Over Wrongful ArrestNYPD Detectives Still on the Job as Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit BeginsNYPD’s Unit Disbanded After Arrest as Brown Seeks Damages in Court
Timothy Brown brought a federal case against New York City, NYPD detectives and their supervisors over his April 14 arrest at a Brooklyn liquor store. He alleges excessive force, false arrest and malicious prosecution.Timothy Brown sued New York City, detectives and supervisors over his April 14 arrest in Brooklyn, alleging excessive force and false arrest. The case puts renewed focus on accountability after the NYPD acknowledged he was wrongly identified.Timothy Brown filed a federal lawsuit over his April 14 Brooklyn arrest, alleging excessive force and false arrest. The NYPD acknowledged he was wrongly identified, dismissed charges followed, and the department disbanded the narcotics unit involved.