Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Mendia, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02843,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2013, ended February 27, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 12, 2012, Plaintiff was a passenger in a van that was pulled over. Plaintiff exited the van as requested, and both the Plaintiff and the van were searched for illegal firearms, which were not found. Despite finding no firearms, Plaintiff was arrested for possession of a firearm, arraigned, and held at Rikers for four days. After multiple hearings, all charges were dismissed on December 5, 2012.
Jara, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02507,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 6, 2013, ended February 26, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 18, 2012, while Plaintiff was operating a minivan, he was pulled over by an unmarked police vehicle, allegedly because the vehicle had a taillight out. After that, Defendant police officers approached Plaintiff’s vehicle, screaming, “I know you have a gun in the vehicle.” Plaintiff denied having any firearm on his person or inside his vehicle. After that, defendant police officers ordered Plaintiff to exit the vehicle, and Plaintiff fully complied with the instruction. Defendant police officers then proceeded to unlawfully search Plaintiff and the minivan, finding no firearm whatsoever. Plaintiff was nonetheless arrested for, among other things, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second De...