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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
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
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2013, Plaintiff was entering his friend's apartment building when Defendant Police Officers Nakia Goodman, Steven Troise, and George Strysko intimidatingly and unlawfully stopped, searched, detained, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned him. Plaintiff was taken to the PSA 5 Precinct, placed in a filthy holding cell, and maliciously prosecuted as supervisory Defendant Sergeants Jorge Ortiz and Carlos Viera both approved the arrest and Defendant Police Officers provided false information to the DA. Plaintiff was held in custody for approximately 24 hours. As a result, Plaintiff suffered emotional and psychological injuries.
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.