'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man sues NYPD over wrongful arrest

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man sues NYPD over wrongful arrest Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 By Lindsay Tuchman Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:55PM Share BROOKLYN -- Timothy Brown, the Brooklyn man whose violent arrest by NYPD detectives was captured on video earlier this year, has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City, the detectives involved and their supervisors, alleging excessive force, false arrest and malicious prosecution. Seven months after the April 14 incident, Brown said he is still coping with physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from the encounter. "I'm still in pain, certain areas of my body, and this is something we have to do. Justice has to be prevailed here...It was disgusting, and it was wrong, and they have to be punished," Brown said Tuesday. Brown was arrested after NYPD detectives mistakenly identified him as a drug dealer's associate while he was shopping at a Brooklyn liquor store, according to statements from Brown and his attorneys. Video of the incident, recorded by another shopper and widely shared online, appeared to show plainclothes detectives forcibly arresting Brown inside the store. CeFaan Kim has details on the investigation into the arrest. According to Brown's attorneys, he suffered fractured ribs, a broken nose, injuries to his arms and wrist, a head injury and a severe leg laceration that required about 30 stitches after detectives allegedly pushed him into a stack of bottles and dragged him through broken glass. Brown's lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The incident sparked widespread criticism and led the NYPD to acknowledge that Brown had been wrongly identified during a drug sweep. Brown was initially charged with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, but those charges were later dismissed by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. The NYPD later disbanded the Brooklyn North narcotics unit involved in the incident and opened an investigation. Brown's attorneys said neither detective has been criminally charged. "We are now seven months later, and we still have no accountability for the detectives in this case. They are still on the job. They're still getting a salary. They're still building up their pensions. so, this is why police need to be held accountable," attorney Mina Malik said. Attorney Derek Sells said Brown continues to receive treatment for psychological trauma. "Mr. Brown is also suffering from PTSD, and he's being treated for that. This is something that has been life altering for him, and it's something that we seek justice for," Sells said. Brown said the arrest continues to affect him months later. "These officers have to be punished for disorderly conduct and the wrongful arrests and hurting people, disrespecting people, and humiliating people for no reason. I'm an innocent man. It was wrong. I will never be the same," Brown said. Sells argued that the video evidence supports Brown's claims. "That video supplies all the proof in the world of the wrongdoing that those detectives committed, and yet they are still getting paid," he said. Brown said he hopes the lawsuit will bring accountability and prevent similar incidents from happening to others. "Change has to come. Someone has to step up and care. We're human beings," he said. Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier in Bayonne 43 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 2 hours ago Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts, stealing $81K from veterans group 36 minutes ago ---------- * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC, Inc. Related Topics BROOKLYN WRONGFULLY ACCUSED NYPD Watch Live ON NOW Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier 43 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 2 hours ago Man accused of posing as war hero, stealing $81K from veterans 36 minutes ago Woman critically injured, 2 children hurt in overnight Bronx fire 3 hours ago AccuWeather: Breezy beauty and what to know about a late week storm 2 hours ago Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'political spectacle' 2 minutes ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather Mike Bloomberg, Diana Taylor marry after 26 years together