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, $50,000 total settlements.
Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161249/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Duffy, Steven vs Castiello, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 15CV07684,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2015, ended September 29, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was in a social club, searched him, tightly handcuffed him, and brought to 6th precinct. Plaintiff was held for 20 hours until the DA declined to prosecute.