Excessive forceIllegal search/seizureFalse arrest or reportPhysical forceOther charges filed
Plaintiff:
Jason Howard
Incident date:
11/14/2013
Location:
3941 W. Erie St.
Allegations:
Howard was in the Humboldt Park neighborhood when he was arrested and taken to a police station, where officers damaged the ligaments of his thumb by forcefully pulling it back. The officers charged Howard with driving with a suspended license. The charges were dismissed.