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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $80,500 total settlements.
Doreus, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02603,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 3, 2016, ended October 31, 2016
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers in an unmarked car pulled over Plaintiff's vehicle, asked for ID & registration, and searched the backseats, and then ordered Plaintiff and the passenger out of the car. Officers frisked them and then arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to the 63rd Precinct and charged with Failure to Use a Turn Signal, Forgery in the 3rd Degree, and Forgery in the 1st Degree , which were later dismissed.
Shaw, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 8, 2015, ended June 17, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached and assaulted Plaintiffs without provocation. Plaintiffs were brought to the 71st Precinct and charged with false allegations that were eventually dismissed against both Plaintiffs
Small, Rodric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508684/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 21, 2015, ended December 20, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
John, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05721,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2014, ended January 4, 2017
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 31, 2013, plaintiff was holding a charity event at his home for the West Indian Day Parade. He had a license for the event. Police officers McManus, Gilkes, and Sergeant Louis forcefully broke into plaintiff's home by breaking through a gate. One of the officers told the plaintiff that "this is not a West Indian neighborhood anymore," and arrested the plaintiff. He was beaten, handcuffed in excessively tight handcuffs, and thrown into the police vehicle. At the 71st precinct, he was strip searched. He was also beaten and assaulted once handcuffed. The officers then pressed charges against plaintiff of resisting arrest, unlawful possession of marijuana, and prohibited noise, all of which plaintiff had ...