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, $80,000 total settlements.
Phillip, Frederick, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01533,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 26, 2015, ended September 2, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2012, plaintiff Frederick Phillip was visiting a friend at an apartment where plaintiff Upton Williams also lived. A few minutes later, Officers Hector Rodriguez, Charles Martello, and other unidentified officers stormed the apartment, immediately seizing the two plaintiffs as well as two other residents of the apartment, handcuffing them, and taking them into custody. The officers did not display a warrant and it is unknown whether they actually possessed a warrant. Although both plaintiffs were searched at the time of their arrest and again at the station, neither search yielded any evidence of guns, drugs, or other contraband. However, Officer Rodriguez completed paperwork with respect to Mr...
Alexis, Herv vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511029/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 2, 2014
Viscuso v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV05180,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation