Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $166,000 total settlements.
Smirnov, Alexander vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03227,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 18, 2012, ended August 19, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
12-cv-03227-complaint.pdf
Description: Officer stopped and searched Plaintiff in front of his home and recovered a legally prescribed Alprazolam pill. However, Officers Cognato and Desantis arrested, detained, and falsely charged Plaintiff. Hillery failed to intervene.
Garcia, Taina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01737,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2012, ended October 11, 2012
$25,000 Settlement
Gibson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04114,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$36,000 Settlement
Gibson Complaint 12 cv 4114.pdf
O'Hagan v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05597,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$75,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers arrested Plaintiff in the deli where he was working without reason, fastened handcuffs on him too tightly, drove him around for hours, and filed false charges that were later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.