Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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 conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Peters, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV08900,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 12, 2022, ended June 14, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 25, 2020, the Plaintiff was at a protest when he witnessed the NYPD tase a protester in front of him. The Plaintiff began to walk away from the location and NYPD Sergeant Carlos Hills tackled the Plaintiff without warning, resulting in the Plaintiff getting a concussion. Then, NYPD PO Scott Obenauer and NYPD Sergeant Sindy Sanchez seize the Plaintiff. Sanchez forced the Plaintiff's hand behind his back and Obenauer put his hand on his waist. The Plaintiff pled for his release. Sanchez held on to the Plaintiff and commanded that he raise his hands over his head and walk forward.
Bottomley, Emma vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV08449,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 14, 2021, ended January 23, 2023
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2020 at 45th street and Broadway, Plaintiff was attending a non-violent ICE protest. At this protest, Police Officers Hill, Hinton, and John/Jane Doe 1-10 shoved and slammed Plaintiff so she fell into her bicycle.
