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, $15,288 total settlements.
Gordon, Ricardo vs P.O. Ross, John, et al.
Case # 17CV00970,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 22, 2017, ended August 22, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was ambushed by officers on the street and accused of being associated with criminal activity. Plaintiff was thrown to the floor and harassed for information.
Seacrist, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00680,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 16, 2016, ended December 1, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with his friends when an unmarked car slowed down in front of them and defendant plainclothes officers, who did not identify themselves as officers, got out and chased Plaintiff, tackled him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff was handcuffed, taken to a precinct, strip-searched, sent to the hospital for his injuries, and charged with crimes that were later dismissed.
Geico General Insurance Company Aso Collins, Keith R. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025255/2014,
Civil Court - Queens, September 30, 2014, ended December 17, 2014
$288 Settlement