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, $32,500 total settlements.
Howard, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05136,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2013, ended July 11, 2014
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully assaulted and arrested by NYPD Officers Douglas Graham, Ronald Stafford, John Balestriere, Robert Holt, and other unindentified officers. Plaintiff was visiting his friend on the seventh floor of this friend's apartment building, when the officers threw plaintiff against the wall, twisted his arm behind him, then threw him to the ground, where they stromped, beat, and choked plaintiff. He was then put into handcuffs and dragged him from the building. While he was walking, one of the officers intentionally tripped plaintiff, and since he was in handcuffs and could not break his fall, he landed directly on his face, causing severe injury. Plaintiff was then spraye...
Farmer v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV02982,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
