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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $71,750 total settlements.
Hampton, Otis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513859/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 3, 2020, ended June 2, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Smith, Noah, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01563,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2015, ended January 20, 2016
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully exiting 315 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn when defendant entered the lobby from the front and back doors. Defendants threw plaintiff to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. Defendants refused to tell plaintiff why he was being arrested.
Baker v. The City of New York et al
Case # 17CV04493,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$19,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were visiting the basement of this apartment when they heard footsteps and believed that they were being robbed. Plaintiff ran into the backyard when he was confronted by officers, who jumped on top of the plaintiff. They then kicked and punched him on various parts of his body, searched him, and arrested him. Officers allegedly did not have a warrant for his arrest or a search warrant, and they did not find any contraband on his person. Officers also allegedly took an iPhone 6, an iPhone 7 and $49 in cash from his person and have not returned his property.