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id: 3ed38c4469
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 13:04 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 13:04 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Brooklyn man sues city and NYPD detectives over arrest

Timothy Brown sued New York City, the detectives involved and their supervisors over a mistaken-identity arrest. Brown says he still has injuries and PTSD.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Timothy Brown](/new-york/wiki/timothy-brown.md), [New York City Police Department](/new-york/wiki/new-york-city-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/timothy-brown-sues-nypd-wrongful-arrest-brooklyn/20030416/), 2026-11-10 13:04 EST: Brooklyn man beaten in wrongful NYPD arrest files lawsuit

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