Settling for Misconduct
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Case 09-L-12802

$12,000

EXTENDED DETENTION

Traffic stop On duty False arrest or report Extended detention Other charges filed

Plaintiff: Alexander Ako

Incident date: 02/23/2007

Allegations:

Ako was driving along the Chicago Skyway when Officer Parker pulled him over. Ako showed no signs of intoxication and was not committing any crimes. Parker arrested Ako without probable cause on suspicion of driving under the influence. Parker reported falsely that Ako had failed to stay in the lanes and was driving under the influence of alcohol. The charge cost Ako his driver's license and his job as a taxi driver.

JOE PARKER

POLICE OFFICER

14840
$506,300 total payments