ADVERTISEMENT

Rapper sues NYPD over false arrest

According to a federal lawsuit, the "Shmoney Dance" singer claims he was hanging out at a friend's crib on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn on June 3, 2014 when cops knocked on the door.

 

American rapper, Ackquille Pollard a.k.a Bobby Shmurda, has revealed he wants to get paid by the city for an alleged false arrest on gun and drug charges by the New York Police Department.

According to a federal lawsuit, the "Shmoney Dance" singer claims he was hanging out at a friend's crib on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn on June 3, 2014 when cops knocked on the door.

"When one of the occupants opened the door a slight bit to see who was there, and other police officers kicked in the door and illegally entered the residence without a search warrant," according to the suit filed Friday, April 29, 2016 in BrooklynFederalCourt.

The cops claimed Shmurda tried to hide a handgun inside a couch.

ADVERTISEMENT

Shmurda, however claims that while the cops were allegedly ransacking the apartment, they taunted him by "chanting the lyrics to his chart-topping songs," the suit states.

Neither the gun, nor drug paraphernalia seized from the apartment belong to Shmurda, he claims.

Shmurda did not file a civilian complaint with the CCRB about an illegal search, his lawyer said.

ADVERTISEMENT

The gun charge in Brooklyn was eventually dismissed, but Shmurda is currently facing weapons possession charges in separate cases in Manhattan and the Bronx. He claims he suffered permanent "nervous shock and mental anguish" as a result of the arrest.

Watch Shmurda in 'Shmoney Dance' in video below:

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Oscar Heman-Ackah releases 'Finding Messiah' teaser — it's too good

Oscar Heman-Ackah releases 'Finding Messiah' teaser — it's too good

Sony’s Creators Convention redefines creative landscape for content creators

Sony’s Creators Convention redefines creative landscape for content creators

Eniola Ajao apologises for naming Bobrisky best-dressed female at movie premiere

Eniola Ajao apologises for naming Bobrisky best-dressed female at movie premiere

NFVCB wants to stop skits, Nollywood films from encouraging crimes

NFVCB wants to stop skits, Nollywood films from encouraging crimes

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu knew he'd marry his wife a month into their relationship

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu knew he'd marry his wife a month into their relationship

Candy Bleakz raises her artistry on 'Better Days' EP

Candy Bleakz raises her artistry on 'Better Days' EP

Whoopi Goldberg has confirmed a 'Sister Act 3' is in the works

Whoopi Goldberg has confirmed a 'Sister Act 3' is in the works

Mardeee set to release highly anticipated single 'AWAY' on February 23

Mardeee set to release highly anticipated single 'AWAY' on February 23

Adesua Etomi pens heartwarming note to hubby Banky W on his birthday

Adesua Etomi pens heartwarming note to hubby Banky W on his birthday

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT