Police Brutality | Godosky & Gentile, P.C.

Man accuses welfare agency officer of assault

On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Aug 28, 2018 | Police Brutality

A man has accused an officer at the Human Resources Administration in New York City of assaulting him when he tried to apply for food stamps. It’s the second abuse claim leveled at the agency in less than a month. In early August, a local TV station aired a...

Police misconduct and personal injury claims

On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | May 24, 2018 | Police Brutality

While police officers in New York are given broad powers to exercise their duties, there are also state and federal laws that protect the rights of citizens in the event of misconduct. In particular, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 provides a check on the...