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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $129,000 total settlements.
Sanchez, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151057/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, February 9, 2018, ended March 15, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 21, 2017, at approximately 7:00PM, the plaintiff, Edwin Sanchez, at or near 12th Street in New York, New York, was walking home when he was approached by defendants (four NYPD officers), who handcuffed plaintiff and walked him to an area 60 feet away, where one of the police officers picked up a bag and said to the plaintiff that it belonged to the plaintiff and that it contained cocaine. Plaintiff denied that the bag was his and was taken to the 9th Precinct where he was questioned throughout most of the day about incidents in the are, and eventually processed and arraigned. Plaintiff was remanded to "The Tombs" (unclear of the location referred to in the complaint) for approximately 7 to 8...
Martinez, Antonio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01640,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 17, 2014, ended August 5, 2015
$99,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2012, at approximately 12:30 a.m., plaintiff, an avid photographer, was taking pictures of the effects of Hurricane Sandy near Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. He saw a police car with its lights on, so he attempted to wave to the officer to ask if he could continue walking on a certain street, but the officer ignored him. Plaintiff continued on his way, when he was suddenly confronted by another officer who accused him of failing to follow instructions. Plaintiff responded that he did not understand what the officer was talking about, and the officer then proceeded to search plaintiff. Multiple officers then threw plaintiff to the ground, kicked him, and stepped on his hand, resulting in ...
An v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV05381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk when he saw 3 officers questioning a man on the ground. He decided to film the encounter and was approached by Officer Bejac who told the plaintiff that he was in the way of pedestrian traffic and to back up. The plaintiff complied, but continued filming and refused to present identification. The officers arrested the plaintiff for obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. A jury trial occurred July 7-9, 2015, before Justice Gilbert Hong. The jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.
