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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $53,000 total settlements.
Hines, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809609/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 16, 2021, ended October 11, 2023
$7,500 Settlement
Ortiz-Silva, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026805/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 8, 2020, ended November 5, 2021
$18,000 Settlement
Rosario, Ricky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020629/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 16, 2020, ended April 19, 2021
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2019, plaintiff was in the vicinity of Hunts Point Avenue and Gilbert Place when defendant P.O.s Richard Ruiz, Danny Aquino, John Doe, and John Roe approached him and unlawfully stopped, searched, assaulted, beat, and detained him in an aggressive manner. Defendants handcuffed and arrested plaintiff and took him to a police station in the Bronx. At some point in defendants' custody, plaintiff was strip-searched. Defendants falsely accused plaintiff of having committed a crime and forwarded information to prosecutors that resulted in plaintiff having a criminal complaint issued against him. Plaintiff was arraigned and prosecuted on the basis of defendants' false claims. All charges against plainti...
