Conclusion Meanings:
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $3,301 total settlements.
Thomas, Shawn Randall vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV02534,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 20, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December11th, 2022, within Plaintiff's hotel room, at 55 Church St., NY, NY, Plaintiff was the victim of theft and assault. Minutes later, four members of the NYPD, including Defendants arrived at Plaintiff's hotel room. Plaintiff was contained in his room, and interviewed by Defendants while assaulter Watkins was taken out and interviewed in the hallway and her hotel room. Defendant Pitt arrived and eventually ordered Rigsang to arrest Plaintiff. Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested. Pitt instructed Rigsang to interview Watkins to obtain probable cause for plaintiff's arrest. Rigsang interviewed Watkins and within minutes determined there was no probable cause for arrest. Rigsang communicated to Pitt there...
McKoy v. Dunigan et al
Case # 12CV03415,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,301 Settlement
12-cv-03415-FB-RER.pdf,
12-cv-03415-FB-RER_Stip.pdf
Description: Plaintiff was taking out the trash when Defendant Officers approached him, falsely arrested him and charged him with Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, which was ACD'd at arraignments.