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, $75,000 total settlements.
Slater, Kim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158353/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, September 26, 2013, ended February 28, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012, Plaintiff was standing near an apartment building and smoking a cigarette. Defendant NYPD Lieutenant Muller spoke to Plaintiff in a demeaning and disrespectful manner, and threatened that if Plaintiff did not go into the apartment building, he would arrest her. After 10 minutes, Muller shoved Plaintiff into a police vehicle and took Plaintiff to a precinct. On August 13, 2012, the case against Plaintiff which arose out of the aforesaid incident was dismissed by the Court.
Ceasar, Corey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153448/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, April 29, 2013
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2012, Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by Defendants NYPD PO Thomas Diaz and other police officers. The assault and battery on Plaintiff was intentional and without probable cause. Plaintiff was subsequently falsely arrested and confined by Defendants. The Defendants then created and submitted an erroneous police report in an effort to cover up the incident and initiate a prosecution of Plaintiff in bad faith. As a result of the incident, Plaintiff suffered personal injuries including physical injury and emotional distress.