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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $172,500 total settlements.
Perez, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156421/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, August 4, 2016, ended October 11, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Aug2, 2012, Christian Perez (plaintiff) was lawfully on the sidewalk when he observed, and video recorded, Officers Christian Rich and John Doe (defendants) pulled open someone's car door. The plaintiff shouted at the defendants that they were harassing the individual so the defendants approached the plaintiff, grabbed his waist and found a utility knife the plaintiff utilized for work. Defendants pushed the plaintiff against the patrol car and forcibly searched him before transporting to the precinct and illegally detaining the plaintiff.
The defendants acted in bad faith and without any probable cause. The plaintiff was charged and then maliciously prosecuted. The investigation was false, flawed and inco...
Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 13CV01536,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$172,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2012, Officer Dey threw Plaintiff Croonquist to the ground, handcuffed her face down, and pinned her to the ground in front of her husband and two children. Plaintiff's husband was threatened with arrest and placement of his children into foster care. Plaintiff was detained for 17 hours. All charges were dismissed.
On May 17, 2012, 84 year old Plaintiff Capsis complained to NYPD Officer Rich about the inappropriate placement of his vehicle. In response, Officer Rich pinned Plaintiff to his vehicle, punched him in the face, and threw him to the ground. All charges were dismissed.
On February 10, 2012, Plaintiff Beaute was violently pulled out of his vehicle and had his arm twisted violently behind...