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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Medlock, Isaiah an Inf By Mng Medlock, Watisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 701095/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 28, 2014, ended September 11, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about February 12, 2013, Plaintiff Infant was falsely accused of sending a threatening email to a teacher, and investigated by school personnel. School personnel then contacted the local police precinct and Defendants Police Officer Callahan and Sargeant Strom interviewed Plaintiff Infant and then falsely arrested him, handcuffing him and embarassingly parading him in front of his peers and teachers in a "perp walk". Plaintiff Infant's mother was never contacted.
Plaintiff Infant was confined, handcuffed to a bar, for about 3 hours at the 103rd Precinct, and compelled to enter into an agreement to cooperate with Adjustment Services. Plaintiff suffered extreme emotional distress and severe physical pain.
Horton, Demond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00717,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 7, 2014, ended April 8, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2011, plaintiff as present in Queens County when defendant police officers entered plaintiff's residence without his consent. Defendants ransacked the apartment and found no contraband. Plaintiff was arrested despite the fact that defendants had no probable cause to do so. Plaintiff was held in custody at the precinct for 40 hours. Plaintiff had to make 25 court appearances to defend himself, and all charges were eventually dismissed.
Laugier, Faith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 4, 2013, ended January 19, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Faith Laugier is a journalist covering the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement. This movement wanted to bring attention to income inequality and corporate greed. On October 1, 2011. Plaintiff was documenting the protest when she was directed by the police onto the Brooklyn Bridge’s eastbound traffic lanes. However, as the group reached the middle of the bridge, the police suddenly ordered everyone to stop. The police officers did not provide any information on how they should proceed. Police announced they would proceed to arrest and arrest others. The plaintiff complied with police directions but was arrested. Police officer Rinelli falsely accused Faith Laugier of obstructing traffic. Faith was charged with d...