article_snippet.sent: The plaintiff, Luis Colon, also claimed that Michael Rapiejko choked Michael Rapiejko and ordered that Michael Rapiejko get back into his car.
article_snippet.sent: Colon was charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, all charges that were dropped in April 2006.
article_snippet.sent: In the end, the city settled with Luis Colon for $20,000 under the condition that Michael Rapiejko dismiss all other claims.
article_snippet.sent: The settlement was reached in December 2008, the same time Michael Rapiejko left the New York Police Department and joined the Tucson Police Department.
highlights_snippet.sent: Colon, who was with Michael Rapiejko wife and four children, claimed Michael Rapiejko also handcuffed and choked Michael Rapiejko, over charges which were later dropped .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Luis Colon sued and in December 2008 was awarded $20,000 by the city, the same month Michael Rapiejko left the New York Police Department .
  