Conclusion Meanings:
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $24,000 total settlements.
Estick, Rhon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02880,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2013, ended February 5, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 23, 2012, plaintiff and his brother were lawfully parked in their vehicle when approached without cause by defendant officers dressed in plain clothes. When plaintiff lawfully refused to speak with defendant officers, the officers smashed the drivers' side car window, hit the plaintiff in the back of the head with a gun, and dragged the plaintiff out of the vehicle to the sidewalk. Due to the injury to his head, plaintiff temporarily lost consciousness and woke up on the sidewalk undressed. Officers then arrested both plaintiff and his brother. As a result of being in custody, plaintiff missed the birth of his twin sons. After several court appearances, plaintiff consented to adjournment in contempl...
Fletcher v. The City of New York
Case # 15CV01874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled Plaintiff over while he was driving an ambulette for his employer. He was falsely pulled over for not using a turn signal, searched, and falsely accused of having fake cards. Taken to 106th Precinct, charged with false charges, which were later dismissed.