Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-8753

$23,000

ILLEGAL SEARCH/SEIZURE

Home invasion Excessive force Illegal search/seizure Gun

Plaintiff: Charnell Gaston

Incident date: 10/25/2013

Location: 7819 S. Wood St.

Allegations:

Gaston, Clark, M.H., a minor, and Mitchell were at their home when officers broke through the back doors without a search warrant. Once inside, officers pointed their guns at them and told them not to move or use any phones. Gaston was naked when officers entered the home and they refused to allow her to put on clothes the entire time they were there. Officers ransacked all three floors of the home and failed to find anything illegal.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Christine Clark
  • M.H.
  • Antoinette Mitchell

Unknown Chicago Police Officers