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 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Phillpotts, Noah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06795,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2015, ended August 12, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had a pin to hold his broken glasses together. When he was going through security at school, School Safety officer Bravo stopped him and attempted to confiscate his eyeglasses. When Plaintiff objected, defendant School Safety Agents grabbed him, slammed him violently to the ground, pinned him there and handcuffed him. Defendant Emmanuel eventually issued him a summons for Disorderly Conduct. While Plaintiff was writing a statement in the principal's office, officers entered, assaulted him, and threatened him. His summons was later dismissed.
Gerbush, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03256,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 24, 2015, ended April 6, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was unlawfully and without just cause, approached and falsely arrested by the defendant officers and imprisoned the plaintiff for over 24 hours. The case was dismissed.