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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $155,000 total settlements.
Gregoire, Nicholson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01834,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2017, ended October 8, 2019
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his home when police officers illegally entered his residence without showing any form of search warrant. When the plaintiff protested the entry, they punched him, tore out the plaintiff's hair, kicked, choked, and shoved him. They arrested and handcuffed the plaintiff. Even after the charges against him were dismissed, he had observed police officers parked outside of his home on multiple occasions.
Castillo, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150727/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, March 20, 2014, ended January 30, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 17,2013, Plaintiff presented themself to the precinct, where they were arrested, imprisoned, handcuffed, detained, and otherwise injured without justification by Defendant NYPD officer Hewitt. The Defendant then maliciously caused a criminal prosecution to be commenced against Plaintiff, which caused several false charges to be brought against Plaintiff. Plaintiff had not committed any illegal acts.
De La Cruz, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV08395,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2011, ended June 26, 2014
Zero Disposition