Settling for Misconduct
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Case 12-CV-7307

$65,000

FALSE ARREST

Minor Threats/intimidation Excessive force False arrest or report Physical force Gun

Plaintiff: J.A.

Incident date: 05/01/2011

Location: 1600 N. Sayre Ave.

Allegations:

G.B., J.A. and A.M.—all minors—had just finished playing basketball at A.M.'s home when they decided to stop and talk with another friend in the alley nearby. In the alley, the group noticed a police vehicle without its lights on speeding in their direction. The group jumped out of the way of the speeding car. The squad car came to a quick halt and two officers, including Officer Bond, got out. Bond drew his gun and aimed it at all three of the boys. The officers yanked A.M. from his bike and placed him near G.B. and J.A.. Bond yelled at the boys, “Why were you in my f**king yard?” The boys informed him that they had not been playing in Bond's yard, but in A.M.'s backyard. One of the officers pushed the boys to the ground and handcuffed them. All three began to complain about the treatment, especially J.A., who was told to stop speaking or Bond would bang his head against the garage. Some time later, the officers took the handcuffs off and allowed the three boys to leave.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • G.B.
  • A.M.

LAWRENCE BOND

POLICE OFFICER

1194026928
$65,000 total payments