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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $252,500 total settlements.
Parr, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00520,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 24, 2013, ended June 17, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 15, 2010, Plaintiff was leaving a NYCHA property after visiting a friend. He was stopped, searched and questioned by NYPD officers. No contraband was found in the illegal search, and officers declined to verify Plaintiff’s explanation of why he was there. Plaintiff was cuffed. While being taken to a precinct he was illegally questioned about a homicide. Plaintiff was held for 2 hours before being released with a ticket for trespass. After four court appearances, the tickets were dismissed on March 9, 2011.
White, Mwazi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV08775,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 14, 2012, ended May 29, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Palmer, Jermel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 109674/2011,
Supreme Court - New York, September 6, 2011, ended September 18, 2013
$100,000 Settlement
Hernandez, Davin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153321/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, June 5, 2002, ended August 31, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Acevedo v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV03170,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plainclothes officers assaulted and arrested plaintiff in front of his home while he was standing smoking a cigarette. He was thrown over a railing and struck in the mouth, head, and ears. Falsely charged with 120.20 Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd degree and 205.30 Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed and sealed.
Hyde v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV09407,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
All Case Docs,
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st incident: Stopped, seized, and detained by officers while driving his car. 2nd incident: stopped in his vehicle, seized, arrested, assaulted, and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, which were late dismissed.