James Jackson's complaint against the City of New York and several NYPD officers highlights a troubling encounter that raises questions about police conduct and civil rights. On January 21, 2026, James Jackson filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, including Mohd Hossain, Anthony Marmorale, Michael Sievers, Carlos Velez, Marcos Rodriguez, and unnamed officers.
The incident occurred on July 17, 2024, when Jackson was commuting home from work via the New York City subway system. According to the complaint, he was unlawfully stopped, searched, and arrested by NYPD officers at the Broadway Junction subway stop in Kings County. Despite having paid his fare and committing no crime or infraction, Jackson was surrounded by plainclothes officers who demanded he exit the train. The complaint alleges that Officer Hossain reached into Jackson's clothing without consent and removed a small multipurpose knife used for his construction work. This led to his arrest under charges that were later dismissed.
Jackson's legal team argues that this incident violated his rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and New York City law due to excessive force and unlawful search and seizure. They assert that there was no probable cause for his arrest or any legal justification for searching him or seizing his property. Furthermore, they claim that Jackson suffered physical injuries from overly tight handcuffs applied during his detention at the precinct.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of malicious conduct with deliberate indifference to Jackson's rights. It highlights systemic issues within the NYPD regarding unlawful searches and seizures as well as excessive force used during arrests. The complaint seeks actual damages against both individual defendants and the City of New York while also demanding policy changes within the police department.
In addition to financial compensation for damages incurred during this ordeal—including lost income due to missed work—Jackson requests remedial training for NYPD officers involved in similar incidents moving forward so as not only address personal grievances but also prevent future occurrences like these from happening again across other communities throughout New York City.
Representing James Jackson is attorney Maryanne K. Kaishian from Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC based out of Brooklyn; presiding over this case will be judges assigned within Eastern District jurisdiction under Case ID: 1:26-cv-00375.
Source: 126cv00375_Jackson_v_City_of_New_York_Complaint_Eastern_District_New_York.pdf