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 2 known lawsuits, $172,506 total settlements.
Chisolm, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306074/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 20, 2014, ended February 26, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Felix, Maurosol, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02941,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 9, 2013, ended December 18, 2013
$155,006 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Judgment
Description: On March 16, 2012, Plaintiff Maurosol Felix was unlawfully stopped and searched by NYPD Officers Cintron and Jerez. Plaintiff Felix was subject to excessive force and the confiscation of his belongings before he was unlawfully arrested. Plaintiff was unlawfully imprisoned for approximately two days. Officer Jerez swore to a false account of the events surrounding Plaintiff's arrest. Criminal charges were dismissed on January 7, 2013.
On July 14, 2011, Plaintiff Danilo Melendez was unlawfully stopped, searched, and arrested by three NYPD officers including Officers Moncion and Castro. Officer Moncion swore to a false account of the events surrounding Plaintiff's arrest. Criminal charges were dismissed on July 1...