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, $135,000 total settlements.
Greene, Cassandra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516977/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 15, 2021, ended November 30, 2023
$60,000 Settlement
Blocker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2019, ended June 16, 2021
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2019, officers in an unmarked car yelled at Mr. Blocker as he was walking down the street, at which point, he ran. Officers Twohig, Scribner, Hui, and Woodard failed to inform Mr. Blocker of their identity. As Mr. Blocker was crossing the street, he was struck by the unmarked vehicle, and continued running. He was then struck by a taser and arrested with handcuffs applied too tightly. He then began to bleed but was not immediately brought to a hospital. Hours later, Mr. Blocker was brought to the hospital where he remained in handcuffs and shackles. At the precinct, Mr. Blocker was informed he was arrested because he was parked in front of a school where he tossed a gun, which was a false statem...