Mother Plans $60 Million Lawsuit Against NYPD Over Toddler's Death

Allegations of Police Negligence

• 💔 The mother of 2-year-old Montrell Williams, Sierra Carol, plans to sue the NYPD for $60 million, alleging wrongful death.
• 📞 Carol claims she made repeated calls to 911 and police for help after her son went missing, but her concerns were allegedly downplayed as a custody dispute.
• ⚠️ She asserts that the NYPD failed to execute an arrest warrant for the child's father, Aras Williams, who is charged with murder.

Discovery of the Toddler's Body

• 🌊 The body of Montrell Williams was discovered in the East River in June, over a month after he was reported missing.
• 👨‍⚖️ The father, Aras Williams, is accused of throwing the toddler off a bridge.

Mother's Account of Events

• 🚗 Carol states that on Mother's Day, the father failed to return their son, prompting her initial calls to authorities.
• 🔪 She alleges that she later found the father at a shelter, where he reportedly admitted to throwing the child in the water and threatened her with a knife, yet police were allegedly delayed in his arrest.

Legal Action and Community Support

• ⚖️ An attorney announced a notice of claim for $60 million against the City of New York and the NYPD.
• 📢 Activists stood with the family, emphasizing that no amount of money can replace the child, while calling for justice.
• 📰 The NYPD stated it would review the lawsuit, and the mayor had previously mentioned the police response was under review.
• 🚨 No Amber Alert was issued for the missing child.