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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Jeffrey, Monte vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00613,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2014, ended June 18, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 28, 2013, Plaintiff was standing in the street talking to his child’s mother when he was approached by several police officers, including PO Richard Velez and Sergeant FNU Figueroa. The officers assaulted Plaintiff, and arrested him with excessive force, including by punching him in the face and on his body. Plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to the precinct for approximately 8 hours. At arraignment, he was subject to several false charges that all lacked legal bases, and was then released on his own recognizance. At the time Plaintiff’s complaint was filed, all charges against him were either still pending, dismissed, or otherwise adjudicated.
Hudgins, Avagal vs Caribbean Spotlight Inc. A/k/a Club Caribbean City, et al.
Case # 12CV05310,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2012, ended December 31, 2013
Zero Disposition
First Amended Complaint
Delatorres, Tiesha vs Caribbean Spotlight Inc. A/k/a Club Caribbean City, et al.
Case # 12CV01244,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 14, 2012, ended October 29, 2013
$5,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation