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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Smith, Shelden vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05852,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 17, 2014, ended October 14, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 2011, Plaintiff, a black man, was walking on the sidewalk in Brooklyn when NYPD in a vehicle asked him where he was going and Plaintiff responded that he was going the fuck home. Defendants exited the police vehicle and punched Plaintiff in the face, handcuffed him, continued to punch him in the head, brought him to the 81st precinct station house, and then the Woodhull Medical Center.
Defendants later maliciously prosecuted Plaintiff on false claims that Plaintiff walked into traffic, refused to provide officers identification, and told officers he would kill them. Plaintiff was eventually acquitted by a jury of all false charges levied against him. Defendants' misconduct caused physical injury...
Stokes, Shawn vs Ruiz, Jose A., et al.
Case # 12CV01726,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2012, ended March 18, 2013
$25,000 Settlement
Campbell, Erick M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02837,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 6, 2012, ended February 19, 2015
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Kennedy, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01451,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2011, ended June 30, 2014
Zero Disposition