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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $51,001 total settlements.
Lurch, Robert Derek Jr. vs John Doe Police Officer Badge Number 8520, et al.
Case # 23CV06704,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 25, 2023, ended April 24, 2025
$1,000 Settlement
Bates, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04468,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 20, 2021, ended March 28, 2022
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2020 plaintiff was struck by an MTA bus in Columbus Circle. Plaintiff wanted the bus driver's information to make a complaint and stood in front of the bus. P.O. Alexander Gorman and an unidentified officer arrived at the scene and told plaintiff to get out of the street. Plaintiff explained why he was there, but P.O. Gorman suddenly pepper-sprayed plaintiff in his face. With his eyes burning and struggling to see and breathe, Plaintiff went to a nearby Duane Reade to try to find water or milk to wash his eyes out. The officers followed plaintiff there, grabbed him, pushed him to the street, punched him, tackled him to the ground, and violently handcuffed him. While on the ground with the weigh...
