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Case 15-CV-8991

$4,500

FALSE ARREST

Off duty On duty Excessive force False arrest or report Physical force Assault or battery to an officer charges Resisting or obstructing arrest charges Other charges filed

Plaintiff: Tora Smith

Incident date: 10/10/2013

Location: 4641 S. King Dr.

Allegations:

Jones, Pulliam and Smith were at a comedy club where Officer Williams worked a second job as a security guard. Williams identified himself as a police officer to Jones and Pulliam, and used physical force to move them out of the venue. Outside, Williams continued to attack Jones and Pulliam and arrested them. Officers Hartman and Smith transported Jones and Pulliam to a police station and charged them with battery, resisting arrest and criminal trespass to land. The officers also arrested Smith on false charges. Nearly one year later, the charges against Smith were dismissed, and Jones and Pulliam were found not guilty of all charges.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Marquita Jones
  • China Pulliam

JUWANA WILLIAMS

POLICE OFFICER

996322437
$4,500 total payments

VALERIE HARTMANN

POLICE OFFICER

1757730355
$4,500 total payments

NICHOLAS SMITH

POLICE OFFICER

1750030378
$4,500 total payments