David O. Cortes

Badge #4876, Hispanic Male
Sergeant at 104th Precinct since December 2023, active
Also served at 108th Precinct
Service started July 2011, made $124,000 last year, Tax #950233

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Nelson, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 SDNY SDNY 18CV04636
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Unfounded

Complaint #202208729, December 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201809414, November 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202208729, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 40-44 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #201809414, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Hispanic Female, 20 Complainant Unavailable
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Nelson, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04636, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2018, ended March 17, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 25, 2016 at approximately 1:30pm, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Luna were visiting a friend incarcerated at the NYS DOCCS Queensboro Correctional Facility. After clearing security procedures, they were admitted to a visiting room to see their friend. Each shook hands with their friend, but no other contact was made. After about 30 minutes, Correctional Officers (Michael Moes) ended the visit, but continued to hold Mr. Nelson and Mr. Luna for approximately two hours. They did not allow Mr. Nelson access to the bathroom, forcing him to instead urinate in a bottle. Four NYPD John Does (upon information and belief: Miszuk, Tkaczuk, Frangatos and Cortes) arrived. One of the Michael Moes told them that he thought he ...