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, $119,501 total settlements.
Davis, Lester, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029742/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 20, 2018, ended December 2, 2019
$97,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2016, plaintiffs were waiting for a friend's sister at a temporary shrine for the friend who had been killed in a fire when POs in plain clothes placed an individual standing near them under arrest. PO Doe Sergeant 1 instructed plaintiffs to be patted down. No weapons or contraband were found on plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were then placed under arrest without any probable cause. PO Reyes submitted a sworn criminal complaint falsely alleging that plaintiffs was involved in drug transactions. At first appearance, the charges against plaintiffs were dismissed for lack of evidence.
Woods, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020535/2017,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2017, ended October 19, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 18, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by Defendants. As a result, Plaintiff suffered severe and serious injuries, great pain, distress, mental shock, mental anguish, and psychological trauma.
Williams, Nick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV08680,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 30, 2012, ended November 15, 2013
$7,501 Settlement