Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Announces Pre-Litigation Settlement With Roger Logan

(NEW YORK, NY) – New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced the settlement of a pre-litigation claim with Roger Logan for $3.75 million. Logan filed a claim against New York City for damages related to his wrongful incarceration for a 1997 murder.

“Following a careful review of the claim and facts of this case, my office has reached a settlement with Roger Logan that is in the best interests of all parties,” Comptroller Stringer said. “Mr. Logan spent more than 16 years wrongfully incarcerated. His conviction has been vacated, and I would like to thank Kings County District Attorney Kenneth Thompson for his efforts to provide justice to Mr. Logan. While it is impossible to put a price on the time Mr. Logan spent in prison, this settlement reflects the City’s and Mr. Logan’s desire to bring this matter to a close.”

In 2014, Kings County District Attorney Kenneth Thompson’s Conviction Review Unit instituted an investigation into Mr. Logan’s conviction. The court granted Mr. Logan’s motion to vacate the conviction, which was supported by the District Attorney’ office. Mr. Logan was released from custody on June 3, 2014. On June 30th, 2014, he filed a notice of claim against the City alleging police and prosecutorial misconduct and violations of his civil rights.

Under Chapter 5, Section 93 of the New York City Charter, the Comptroller has the authority to settle any claims against the City.

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