Settling for Misconduct
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Case 15-CV-4948

$50,000

FALSE ARREST

Home invasion Threats/intimidation Excessive force False arrest or report Resisting or obstructing arrest charges

Plaintiff: Asia Hardman

Incident date: 07/08/2014

Location: 7830 S. South Shore Dr.

Allegations:

Hardman was a guest at an apartment when police arrived and said they had received a noise complaint. Hardman was in a T-shirt and underwear and didn't want to open the door completely, but police came in the apartment anyway and demanded Hardman's identification even though she told police it wasn't her apartment. Officer Robinson told Hardman and the apartment's leaseholder to shut up and turn down their music. Hardman was uncomfortable with Robinson's aggressive behavior and called her father. Robinson became angry and ordered her to end the call. Hardman said she would lower the phone but would keep her father on the line until police left because she was uncomfortable with their actions. Robinson then grabbed Hardman's arm, twisted it behind her and handcuffed her, then paraded Hardman down the street in her T-shirt and underwear, refusing to allow her to get dressed. Hardman was charged with resisting a police officer and a noise ordinance violation. She was found not guilty.

THOMAS ROBINSON

POLICE OFFICER

1614628085
$170,000 total payments