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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $191,001 total settlements.
Nantwi, Messiah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800996/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 21, 2022
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2021, Plaintiff Messiah Nantwi was approached by an unmarked vehicle containing Defendants Police Officer Erick Reyes, Police Officer Malik Underwood, Sergeant Darren Earl. The individual Defendants decided to pursue plaintiff by foot and vehicle. Plaintiff was then tackled to the ground by one of the defendant officers. During this time-period all three defendant officers drew their weapons and began firing at plaintiff while he was on the ground laying in a fetal position with his back positioned towards the officers. The Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, and victimized by Defendants who engaged in excessive force by shooting at plaintiff approximately 35 times while he was on the ground. Pla...
Redd, Chad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020640/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 17, 2020, ended April 27, 2023
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2017, Plaintiff was assaulted by officers Lucero, Manzo, Matthaus, Reyes, Nomani, and certain unnamed officers while he was parked near a fire hydrant. The officers forcibly pulled Plaintiff from his vehicle to the ground for no reason. At no point did the officers identify themselves as officers, nor did they ever observe Plaintiff committing a crime. The officers continued to assault Plaintiff while he was on the ground, claiming that he was driving while intoxicated despite having no cause or suspicion that this is true.
Doyle, Isiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08021,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2017, ended May 10, 2018
$8,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing outside a nightclub when defendant officers pushed him and told him to disperse. Plaintiff walked across the street and began filming the officers actions when they tackled him to the ground. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to a precinct, and charged with disorderly conduct which was later dismissed. When Plaintiff's property was returned, the cell phone he used to record the police was missing.
Barnhart, Tygee, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05985,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended July 16, 2018
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in a residence when Defendant Officers entered the location. The defendants then searched the premises and proceeded to handcuff and arrest 17 individuals, including the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were transported to the 40th Precinct where all three were strip searched. After 8 hours they were released from the precinct. Plaintiffs were charged with marijuana possession, but all charges were eventually dismissed.
Smith, Rodney, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303077/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 31, 2015, ended December 17, 2019
$150,000 Settlement
