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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $1,050,000 total settlements.
Manzano, Donald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14-5261-,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 2, 2013, ended April 21, 2015
$525,000 Settlement
Manzano, Donald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08480,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 2, 2013, ended April 21, 2015
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Juy 1, 2011, Mr. Manzano accompanied his brother and some friends at a party at a bowling alley. During an altercation between bowling alley patrons, Mr. Manzano's friends were assaulted, and after, Mr. Manzano himself was assaulted. Being informed by a civilian vehicle of a fight, police officers Sanchez and Holland drove towards the site and started beating plaintiff Mr. Manzano, with the help of a gun. As a result of the brutal battery, Mr. Manzano suffered permanent cognitive impairment, including memory loss. He also lost consciousness and later received 20 staples in his head and stiches to his forehead. He was thereafter charged with two counts of assault, resisting arrest, robbery, and two counts of ...