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 3 known lawsuits, $193,500 total settlements.
Swinton, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01137,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 17, 2017, ended November 2, 2017
$66,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: A friend of the plaintiff approached the plaintiff with a video on his phone of what he believed to be police misconduct. Shortly after, police officers approached the plaintiff and his friend. The plaintiff took the friend's phone and more police officers approached the scene. Defendants Sgt. Alston and P.O. Torrell grabbed the plaintiff and twisted his arms while a John Doe kicked the plaintiff while he was already in handcuffs. Defendant P.O. Hernandez swore that the plaintiff was arrested for blocking the entrance to the plaintiff's apartment building. Plaintiff accepted an ACD.
Diaz, Erica vs P.O. Patnett, Andre, et al.
Case # 14CV04671,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2014, ended June 30, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2013, Ms. Diaz was waiting in her car outside a pizza store for delivery when two NYPD officers issued her a ticket for parking in front of a fire hydrant even though she was still in her car. Upon assurance from the officers that she could leave her car and pick up her pizza because the ticket had already been issued, Ms. Diaz left her car and went inside to get her pizza. After leaving the pizza store, the officers started verbally harassing her and demanding to see her identification. After calling 911 and 311, Ms. Diaz was directed to the local precinct to file a complaint about the behavior of the two officers.
At the precinct, Ms. Diaz was waiting to file a complaint when the same two of...
Grady, Nichollee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302227/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 15, 2013, ended February 18, 2015
$97,500 Settlement