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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $42,500 total settlements.
Calderon, Damien vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158516/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, August 27, 2015, ended February 16, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Jack v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV10274,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$12,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Velez v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV06388,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in an a altercation with another male when Defendant officers approached, slammed him to the ground, assaulted him, handcuffed him, and took him to the 13th precinct. Plaintiff was then taken to the hospital, charged with Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, and Attempted Assault in the Third Degree, which were reduced to a violation to which Plaintiff pled guilty.