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 4 known lawsuits, $217,500 total settlements.
Watson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08045,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 21, 2015, ended February 6, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff arrested for a misdemeanor of marijuana possession. At precinct made to strip search. Was called homophobic names. Then was thrown on the floor, handcuffed, and punched and kicked then taken to the holding cell until EMS arrived to take him to the hospital.
Rodriguez, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155475/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, June 4, 2014, ended March 10, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Singh, Gurdarshan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160826/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 22, 2013, ended November 23, 2015
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
McKay v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02948,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint