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, $62,500 total settlements.
Walker, Stephen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06413,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 30, 2014, ended August 13, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2013, Defendant Officers Thomas Tuscano, Nicholas Grenier, Richard Schneider and Kristopher Anselmo knocked on Plaintiff Stephen Walker’s residence at 7:15 am. His wife answered and was asked whether Plaintiff lived there and was present. Informed he was, Defendants stated they had a warrant for his arrest, and illegally followed his wife to the bedroom where Plaintiff was sleeping, even though they did not have permission to enter Plaintiff’s home. Believing the officers had a warrant, Plaintiff complied, was handcuffed, and then taken to the 77th Precinct. While in the vehicle, Defendant Officers informed Plaintiff that there was no warrant and he was only wanted for questioning.
At the ...
Robb et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06065,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation