Cop slams handcuffed man, renders him unconscious for DAYS. $27 million lawsuit.

 

A New Jersey man is suing a the Town of Lloyd police department and Officer Eric Funccius, alleging excessive force, battery, and assault. The federal civil rights lawsuit, filed August 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York by Mohammed Nashat Khaled, seeks $27 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

The suit claims Khaled was handcuffed and not resisting arrest when Funccius allegedly slammed him to the ground during a December 11, 2024 incident on U.S. Route 9W. Khaled reportedly lost consciousness and was hospitalized at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, where he regained consciousness days later. The complaint states he suffered multiple injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and permanent arm damage, leading to job loss and ongoing physical and mental health issues.

Funccius joined the department in August 2024. Police Chief James Janso declined to comment on his current status, citing ongoing litigation. A court conference is scheduled for December 1 before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart in Albany.