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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Stukes, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07194,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2015, ended September 25, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 25, 2013, plaintiff was walking to a store near his family members' home. A plainclothes officer grabbed him and placed him in handcuffs. The officer lead plaintiff up the stairs to his grandmother's apartment, and once inside he learned that the apartment was raided, and his brothers who lived there had already been arrested and taken to the precinct. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct, despite being found with no illegal substances. While at the precinct he was strip searched and fingerprinted.
30 hours after his arrest, the plaintiff was taken before a judge and falsely charged with possession of marijuana which was allegedly found in his brother's room.
Pierre, Marc vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV0100,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 1, 2013, ended February 27, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Peters v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06423,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation