Denis Kosta

Badge #5788, White Male
Former Police Officer at Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Specialized Units
Also served at 77th Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended October 2023, Tax #935133

Lawsuit settlements:
$30,000   Pinder, Ramar vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505670/2020
$22,500   Washington, Jerry vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505671/2020
$47,500   Fredericks v. The City of New York, SDNY SDNY 08CV02514
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Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #200709177, June 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200709177, June 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.

Pinder, Ramar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505670/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, October 20, 2020, ended September 2, 2021
$30,000 Settlement

Washington, Jerry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505671/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, October 20, 2020, ended October 7, 2021
$22,500 Settlement

Fredericks v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV02514, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$47,500 Settlement
Stipulation, Complaint

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter
DA Disclosure Letter