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 4 known lawsuits, $9,000 total settlements.
Forbes, Travis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV05472,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 10, 2025
Brown, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507996/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 3, 2014, ended November 26, 2014
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 27, 2012, Plaintiff was arrested on a 5+ month old complaint made by his ex-girlfriend. Plaintiff's ex-girlfriend had previously made two other complaints against him, both of which had been dismissed. The Defendant NYPD officers knew that the complaint against Plaintiff lacked credibility and yet arrested Plaintiff anyway. The Defendants failed to reach out to prior officers and prosecutors involved in the case. Plaintiff was strip searched several times and detained on charges of robbery, assault, and other charges. Plaintiff was incarcerated for 5 days. The case against him was eventually dismissed 6 months later.
Modeste, Ceroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00077,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 11, 2013, ended August 5, 2013
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 8, 2010, Plaintiff was approached and arrested by NYPD officers. No details are provided. Plaintiff was held for five days and eventually charged with weapons offenses. All charges were dismissed on August 16, 2010.
On May 19, 2011, Plaintiff was approached and arrested by NYPD officers. No details are provided. Plaintiff was again held for five days and eventually charged with burglary. All charges were dismissed on February 15, 2012.
Moorehead, Phillip vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03924,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2011, ended December 3, 2013
Zero Disposition
