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, $14,500 total settlements.
Alston, Clifton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160448/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, October 28, 2015, ended December 31, 2018
$2,000 Settlement
Francis, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2013, ended April 24, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On July 16, 2012, at 1:25 AM, Plaintiff John Francis was lawfully present inside the 125th Street Subway Station. Defendant NYPD Officer Kevin Morris, as well as Defendant NYPD Officer John Does, approached and searched Plaintiff with no legal justification. They found no contraband of any kind. Nonetheless, the Defendant Officers formally arrested Plaintiff and applied excessively tight handcuffs. Plaintiff suffered an asthma attack shortly after being transported to the detention area of the NYPD's Transit Division District 4. After receiving treatment at Bellevue Hospital, Plaintiff was transferred to Central Booking. The Defendant Officers then swore to false allegations against Plaintiff, and he was arraig...