Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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, $25,000 total settlements.
Cosme, Cesar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511572/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 5, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2018, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, New York, Cesar Cosme was arrested in court for assault, possession of a firearm, menacing, and harassment related to an incident on August 11, 2018. Cosme denies the charges, which stemmed from a complaint by his ex-girlfriend and an individual named Jason Tejada, who claimed Cosme shot him. Cosme asserts that the allegations were fabricated, as there was no evidence, witnesses, or surveillance linking him to the shooting, and no firearm was found in his possession. He was incarcerated for two days, paid $3,500 for legal representation, and was unlawfully strip-searched. The case was dismissed and sealed on March 29, 2019.
Wright, Bruce vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05613,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 25, 2016, ended September 13, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was in his apartment when the defendant officers burst through the door and handcuffed all individuals in the apartment. The defendant officers then searched the apartment and after finding nothing illegal they still arrested the plaintiff and took him to Kings County Central Booking and then Rikers Island where he was held for several days on false, unspecified charges, which were later dismissed.
Jeffers, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05395,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 22, 2014, ended March 2, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
amended complaint
Description: Plaintiff was being arrested for misdemeanors. He informed Defendant Officers that he suffered from a diabetic ulcer on his foot and requested medical attention. He also requested that due to his size he be double cuffed rather than single cuffed. Defendant Officers refused and when Plaintiff then denied medical attention, Defendant Officers stripped Plaintiff naked assaulted, battered and dragged him through the precinct. Plaintiff sustained serious injuries.