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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Goldring, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05651,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2017, ended September 20, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer Det Donawa approached Plaintiff and inquired about an assault incident Plaintiff was not involved in. Two days later, the Det. arrested Plaintiff and charged him with Assault in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Plaintiff was acquitted of Assault 1 and 2 but convicted on 1 count of assault 2 and weapon possession. The appellate division reversed the judgment and ordered a new trial.
Rodriguez, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04631,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 1, 2015
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers went to Plaintiff's residence, tackled him, arrested him, and brought him to the 109th Precinct as a robbery suspect. Det. Cvitkovic identified Plaintiff as the suspect from video footage saying he was 100% certain it was him. Plaintiff spent 2.5 years at Rikers awaiting trial until he was acquitted.