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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Caille, Dieurverson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518459/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 30, 2021
Paul, Steeve vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04549,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2014, ended September 18, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2014, plaintiff purchased food for his pregnant girlfriend from a restaurant on Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY. As plaintiff left the restaurant to return home with the food, he was bum-rushed by defendant officers who forcibly grabbed, slammed to the ground and physically assaulted him. Defendant officers grabbed the food plaintiff had just bought and threw it away and damaged his cell phone. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed with his hands behind his back, and further subjected to a strip search. When plaintiff inquired as to the reason for his arrest, he was informed that he fit the description of a liquor store robbery suspect. Plaintiff was then transported to a nearby liquor store, where defen...