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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Hilario, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150494/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, January 17, 2017
Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2014, Plaintiff Luis Hilario left his apartment located at 560 West 126th Street Apt. A2A, New York, NY to take out the trash and in so doing noticed a friend standing on the corner of Broadway and 126th Street. However, as Plaintiff was approaching his friend, he was stopped by Defendant NYPD officers VERDEJO (Shield 14642) and his partner, EMERSON CHARLES (Shield 25595) because Plaintiff was holding a styrofoam cup containing wine. After the Defendants asked Plaintiff for identification, Plaintiff placed the cup on the ground and checked his sweatpants pockets while telling the officers that he didn't have his ID because he had only left the apartment to take out the trash. At that point, Plaintiff ...
Polanco, Elisa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00589,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 29, 2015, ended August 6, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 29, 2013 at approximately 10pm, Plaintiff was lawfully inside an apartment building in Manhattan. She was approached by Defendants Police Officer Jean Joseph, Police Officer Alvin Martinez, Sergeant Edward Degiacomo, and Officers John and Jane Doe 1 through 10. Without probable cause or reasonable suspicion that Plaintiff had committed any crime or offense, defendants stopped Plaintiff and assaulted and battered her, including forcing her to the ground. Two male officers sat on Defendant as she was tightly handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct, where she was falsely accused of engaging in disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Plaintiff was eventually taken to Manhattan Central...
Hilario, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162144/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 9, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2014, Plaintiff was on the streets when he was assaulted by Defendant NYPD police officers. The officers then wrongfully accused Plaintiff of crimes and forcibly handcuffed and taken to a precinct where he was charged with crimes and/or offences. On or about May 4, 2014, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.