Allegations:
Tapia was driving his car near West 45th Street and South Hermitage Avenue with his wife and nephew when officers stopped him. After reviewing his driver's license, the officers released him. The police computer system later showed an outstanding arrest warrant for a J. Tapia, who was six inches shorter, 30 pounds heavier and 12 years older than Josue Tapia. Officers Skarupinski and Rooney pursued Tapia, approaching him again at West 43rd Street and South Paulina Avenue. Additional officers arrived at the scene, and they arrested Tapia, then searched him and his car without his permission. Skarupinksi, Rooney and other officers kicked Tapia. Officers Rayl and Chudy tased him 11 times, which caused Tapia to have convulsions and foam at the mouth. Police charged him with four felonies, including aggravated battery and resisting arrest. In their reports, the officers claimed that Tapia was under the influence of PCP and alcohol, even though blood tests determined that to be false. A jury later found Tapia not guilty of the charges.