Settling for Misconduct
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Case 09-CV-1885

$55,000

EXCESSIVE FORCE/MINOR

Home invasion On duty Minor Excessive force Physical force

Plaintiff: Andrea Thomas

Incident date: 08/07/2008

Allegations:

Andrea Thomas was at home when Officer Askew came to her door. Andrea was talking with Askew when he grabbed Andrea's arm and twisted it behind her back. He forced her to the ground and handcuffed her, dragging her down the steps of her home. Sheree Thomas, Andrea's mother, was carrying Andrea's son, J.Y. She begged Askew to stop. Askew shoved Sheree to the ground and knocked J.Y. out of her arms and into the wall. Askew then continued to drag Andrea down the stairs.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Sheree Thomas
  • J.Y.

BRUCE ASKEW

POLICE OFFICER

901517637
$55,000 total payments