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, $36,001 total settlements.
Black, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026960/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2016, ended April 25, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Goldsborough, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08208,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 20, 2015, ended March 24, 2016
$1,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing outside his car smoking a cigar when defendant officers grabbed him, handcuffed him, searched the car, and then issued him a summons for possession of synthetic marijuana, which was later dismissed for facial insufficiency.