Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $64,000 total settlements.
Larmon, Jermaine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521303/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2018, ended May 31, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Amien, Mahmoud vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520897/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 13, 2017, ended May 8, 2019
$12,000 Settlement
Ruiz, Nestor, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04915,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 25, 2015, ended September 27, 2016
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at an apartment where Plaintiffs were lawful guests. Although none of them were the subject of a warrant, Officer used excessive force and arrested them, took them to the 70th Precinct, and charged them with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. All charges were eventually dismissed against all plaintiffs.