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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $297,500 total settlements.
Cayetano, Gary vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06877,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2014, ended July 22, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 3, 2012, at the front of 40 Prospect Street, Staten Island, defendant NYPD officers Justin Feldman, and Tina Cortese maliciously and with intent to injure the plaintiff, forcibly arrested, assaulted and battered him, employing excessive force to falsely detain and imprison him. Defendants struck plaintiff using fists and batons, causing serious injury. They then affixed handcuffs in an excessively tight fashion. As a result of these events, plaintiff was subjected to humiliation, and suffered injury to his character and credit, was hindered from performing his necessary affairs and business, and suffered bodily and mental pain.
Marcus, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04655,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2013, ended February 4, 2018
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2011, Michael Marcus, an African American man, was inside of the Jersey Street Laundromat, when NYPD officers, including Justin Feldman, who pushed plaintiff's face into a door, handcuffed him, and falsely arrested him. Feldman provided false evidence for prosecuting Marcus by swearing to false allegations that Marcus interfered with the officer's performance of his duties by moving in front of him, raising his arms to block him, and stating that the officer could not be there without a warrant. On May 21, 2012, all charges against Marcus were dismissed. Sergeant Bruce Ceperano and John and Jane Does 1-10 were also present for and participated in Marcus' arrest and prosecution.
Martucci, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02796,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 20, 2012, ended June 10, 2014
$200,000 Settlement