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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $11,000 total settlements.
Acosta, John X., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV00576,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 22, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 27, 2020, Plaintiffs Olivia Wanebo and John Acosta attended a protest against police brutality in Kings County. Plaintiff Acosta was filming the officers stationed at the protest and witnessed an unnamed officer use their bicycle as a weapon against another protestor. Upon using his phone to record the incident, Defendant Captain Ramos shoved Mr. Acosta and stated that he was placing Mr. Acosta under arrest. Upon this statement, Defendants John Doe 1-6, Lieutenant Schmidt, Officer Holguin, and Captain Ramos dragged Mr. Acosta into the street, repeatedly struck him, and restrained him to the extent his breathing was restricted. The defendants continued to apply pressure to Mr. Acosta's neck after he s...
Holliday, Adrian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02345,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 6, 2015, ended October 18, 2016
$11,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officer Garcia approached Plaintiff while he was standing outside, asked him what he was drinking, to which Plaintiff stated tea, and then Officer Garcia ordered him against the wall. Plaintiff said he did not consent to a search and walked away when officer chased him, tightly handcuffed him, assaulted him, and took him to PSA 4. Plaintiff was strip-searched at the precinct, then directed to the hospital where officers made sure his injuries weren't documented.
Montanez, Jasmin and Montanez, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151940/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, May 7, 2014, ended October 29, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Newton v. The City of New York
Case # 304260/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Dismissed with Prejudice
Complaint,
Stipulation