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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $149,000 total settlements.
Mitchell, Micah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 26CV00056,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2026, ended May 8, 2026
Zero Disposition
Jennings, Jalen vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07391,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2024, ended December 23, 2025
$35,000 Settlement
Benjamin, Brandon vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01983,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 17, 2024, ended December 8, 2025
$54,000 Settlement
Sheppard, Cvanti vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01985,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 2, 2024, ended April 22, 2025
$27,500 Settlement
Jacks, Bilal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01012,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 5, 2020, ended May 5, 2022
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 28, 2018, Plaintiff was returning his home in Brooklyn New York. NYPD Officers Ellis, Deshommes, Stephens, Rivera, and Orrego forcibly grabbed Plaintiff and tightly handcuffed him, causing injuries to his shoulders, hands, and wrists. The officers refused to loosen the handcuffs. The officers then searched Plaintiff, but did not recover any contraband. The officers told prosecutors that Plaintiff committed an armed robbery with a deadly weapon, which Plaintiff alleges was false. All charges were ultimately dismissed by prosecutors for lack of evidence.
On November 25, 2018, NYPD Officers Taraska, Paredes, and Liguori approached Plaintiff while he was socializing with friends on the sidewalk in Kin...
