Settling for Misconduct
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Case 10-CV-5310

$117,116

EXCESSIVE FORCE/MINOR

Excessive force Physical force Resisting or obstructing arrest charges

Plaintiff: Isaac Gibson

Incident date: 06/13/2009

Location: 1500 S. Christiana Ave.

Allegations:

As Gibson was walking near Christiana Avenue and 15th Street, he saw Officer Baldassano and other officers hitting two men as they arrested them. Isaac began to take pictures of the scene, but Baldassano saw him, came over and grabbed Gibson's camera phone. Gibson tried to take it back, and Baldassano grabbed him and swung him into a fence, hitting Gibson's face against a crate. Gibson was arrested and charged with mob action and resisting arrest, but he was later acquitted in court.

VINCENT BALDASSANO

POLICE OFFICER

1269727116
$396,116 total payments